'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!

'14/15 Week 29 Day 2

Surprisingly, we finished our studies an hour before our usual time. The kids rushed outside to ride their bikes. I believe, it is God's grace that we have been able to finish all our day's assignments in good time, without feeling any stress or added pressure because of the baseball season. It has been fun instead. I do admit, we are doing less extra activities or projects, things that I used to add to the curriculum. We still have plenty of going on for us, and the kids seem not to miss anything.

Science. Saara continues learning about mirrors. Today, we looked at reflections and learned some about the symmetry.

Saara reading a secret message.

'14/15 Week 29 Day 1

Sunday afternoon fun.

Today, the children wrote about their visit to the Mosaic Tabernacle this past week end. I must say, what they wrote, especially Andrew who is not much fond of compositions, was one of their best works yet. I was pleased, they were pleased, and encouraged to continue writing. I believe, I hope, they see, it is not that difficult.
I am also very thankful for their diligence. Both children are working hard to finish their assignments for the day, so that they have the afternoon free for sports. Saara is loving her softball. I have not been with Andrew to his practices, but I know, he is doing well, too.

Math. Andrew learning about symmetry.

Softball. Warm up before the practice ...

... clean up after the practice.

Mosaic Tabernacle

On palm Sunday, our family took a tour of the replica Mosaic Tabernacle by Messiah Mansion. Our tour guide told us about the history of the Tabernacle and the temple in Jerusalem. He gave us a thorough explanation of the objects and their function in the tabernacle court yard, Holy Place, and Most Holy Place. Also, he explained how everything was just a foreshadow of Christ and what He did for us. It was an amazing, eye-opening hour, and I am so thankful that our kids were able to see, hear, and even experience a little of Bible history.

Saara volunteered to prepare the 'lamb' for sacrificing.

The Holy Place

The Tabernacle court yard.

The Most Holy Place

 

'14/15 Week 28 Day 5

Our breakfast time in the morning has become such a sweet affair. We set a proper table, drink tea, and have just such good time talking. The nice thing about it is the children are learning the table etiquette, and they do not even know it!



I was glad, we were able to take a little time off in the morning over breakfast, because the rest of the day was rather hectic. 

We did not manage to read all the reading assignments for today. We will have to do it tomorrow, which is alright with us, because we like to read any time and any day. 
Thankfully, we did complete all the other classes, and then drove to town for the choir practice. 
Back home, we had just enough time to eat and change, and Saara took off for her softball practice. 
Meanwhile, Andrew and I put on our running shoes and went jogging.

'14/15 Week 28 Days 3 and 4

Yesterday was filled with so much activity, I was surprised, we actually were able to complete a full day of school, including a math test. Saara had her ballet practice, and, in the evening, she also had a softball practice. For the first time in her life Saara batted with the machine pitching. She did very well.

This morning we went down to the meadow to see the bluebonnets in bloom. Because of the many floods, the meadow was not as full of flowers as it has been in previous years. The rest of the morning we spent reading history books (Andrew finished his story about Lewis and Clark, and Saara her studies of Alexander the Great) and read alouds. The evening will see Andrew on the ball field again - another practice.