'14/15 Week 31 Day 1

The early afternoon brought us the news that Saara's softball game was cancelled because the fields were so wet. So, we were not in much of hurry to get the school assignments done. I had time to explain Andrew the difference between perimeter, area, and volume. 
The weather outside was beautiful, so, instead of a practice at the park, we took the bats, gloves, and balls and did our own practice in the front yard.

Math. Saara practicing her solids.

Baseball Opening Day.

What a wonderful event! Our whole family spent the whole day at the park. We took team pictures, the kids worked in the food tent helping serve, they got to play on lots of bounce attractions, we took part in a silent auction, the opening ceremony, and, finally, Andrew had a game that was cut short because of a sudden downpour. Great family and team time.

Saara's in her team picture.

Andrew helping serve tea in the food tent.

Saara had the same job during her work hour.

The time before the ceremony was filled with lots of fun in the bounce houses.

Before the rain showed up.

'14/15 Week 30 Day 4

I am not the only one who teaches around here. This afternoon, Dad took over a math assignment and explained to Andrew about checkbook and writing checks. I was just grinning big watching those two working together. What a sweet sight.

We will have no school on Friday. There are a lot of preparations to do before the big baseball season opening on Saturday. We will spend the whole day at the ball park, and it promises to be a lot of fun!

Math. Saara learning about solids.

A lesson in writing checks.

One more practice before the opening day.

Andrew's radishes are in bloom.

'14/15 Week 30 Days 2 and 3

Two days of hard work. Yesterday, we were done with our school just in time to get ready for the Aggie baseball game. It was tons of fun for the family and Andrew's baseball team.
The fact that Andrew caught a cold and ended up with a raspy voice and a runny nose, was not fun. We are praying, he will be well enough to play on Thursday. 

If yesterday we did a number of hands-on projects with Saara, then today, we did a lot of reading. Saara started a book about Pasteur and his study of microbes. She also finished reading her reading practice book and will write another book report soon. Besides, Saara was very privileged today to be taken to her ballet practice by her daddy.
Because of Andrew's cold, I wanted to keep him indoors, and to keep him entertained, I found an old Disney movie based a book we read some time ago - Johnny Tremain. Youtube can be pretty amazing.

Science. Saara continues to learn about mirrors and reflections. Here, we made a square out of one toothpick.

We also made a kaleidoscope. It did not work.

We brought out the real thing.

Andrew finished studying his first ever biology book. It was a fun adventure.

LA. Writing a story about  Needle and Balloon.

Aggie Baseball Game

Andrew's team invited the boys' families to go to a field trip to one of the Texas A & M baseball games. Lots of people came. The boys had a great time bonding as a team, and everyone enjoyed the game. The Aggies won, of course.

Before the game, the kids were invited to check out the campus police and emergency vehicles.

Waiting for the game to begin.

During the singing of the national anthem, Andrew and Saara were among the other kids on the field. Andrew and Saara got to stand next tot he A&M pitcher Turner Larkins.

'14/15 Week 30 Day 1

The Easter break felt a little miserable because the weather turned cold and rainy on Easter Sunday. It was not much better the other days before it either, but at least, the children were able to spend a lot of time out of doors.

We have about seven more weeks of school left. Today, Saara finished yet another science book. This one was about why people get sick. 
Saara and I also did a little personality study of Toad and Frog from Arnold Lobel's series. We did this instead of the usual book report. She is one ferocious reader. In no time, she will be writing another report on the book she is about to finish before the week is over!

LA. Saara analysing Toad and Frog.

I found some fun animations of Toad and Frog on Youtube for the kids to watch.

'14/15 Week 29 Day 3 and 4

Our Wednesday passed fast. It was a ballet and library day. Also, it was supposed to be a softball day, but the thunderstorm that rolled over the county, cancelled the plans. In stead, the kids and I watched part of the musical "Oliver!"

No time for TV today, however. This was our last day of school before a short Easter break. We will take a little breather now, before tackling the last eight weeks of school.

Happy Easter!