Weekend Learning Fun!

How did you all spend your weekend? We had a lot of fun!

We spent a lot of time outside-enjoying the last of our warm weather! We love to go on Family Walks, Listening Walks, and have Family Foot Races.

Once we came back inside, we continued the fun and learning.

First, the girls decided to have a "Family Fashion Show." Even the baby, CeCe (15 months) enjoyed being in it, lol:)

 Em has her own sense of style! Being the animal-lover that she is, she had to model with a toy dog.

Our fashionista, Elle. She loved modeling in the show!

The girls worked on their Phonics lessons by matching the animals to their beginning letter sound. 

They both did an amazing job on this lesson!

To solidify our math lessons, Elle worked on sorting coins.

 I also asked her to come up with different amounts of money using the coins. This was a good lesson and lots of fun!

This week, we also studied patterns in math (ABA, AAB, ABB etc). To bring the lessons to life, we made bead necklaces using different patterns.

Em loves making beaded jewelry!

We also made fruit kabobs using patterns. The girls really enjoyed this math lesson:)

Elle's ABC fruit pattern.

The girls are also learning to use kiddie chopsticks. I found these at a thrift store for just $1.91! They are having a lot of fun using them!

 We had hot air balloons fly over our neighborhood while we were outside---such a treat!!

Our new arts and crafts organizer. I found this little pocket-thingy at the thrift store for $1.51. It has worked out perfectly for our craft items. The girls can see what is in each pocket, easily access it and put it back where it goes. We are LOVING this new storage solution!!!

We keep it hanging on the wall of the classroom when not in use.

Ce Ce LOVES the letter magnets on the fridge:) She is starting to sing her ABC's along to the Leap Frog toy already!

We had a wonderful weekend and hope you did, too!

Blessings,

Aria:)

Little Miss Manners! {Weekly Wrap-Up}

We have been having a very busy time with homeschooling and also enjoying the summer-like weather we have had lately. My laptop completely died on me, so I have not had access to post blogs lately. I am excited to get updated here!

Our lessons for the week centered around manners and also how we can treat others as God commands us in the Bible. We really are working on how the girls talk to each other. Mainly the biggest sister talking to the middle sister, honestly. It is a fine line between her being what she perceives as "helpful" and what we perceive as "bossy." We are praying that we all can agree on what is acceptable consistently! 

Once of the things I LOVE about homeschooling is the relationship our girls have developed. Their bonds are so tight. I love witnessing it! I know, beyond a doubt, that they have each others' backs! I have seen them stick up for each other and encourage each other on many occasions.It is something we are very proud of. The bossing though....oooh, wee, lol.

 Our Bible Memory Verse Luke 6:31

 Tons of resources for our Manners Lessons. So much fun!

 The girls had a LOT of fun using this fun printable to practice proper table setting!

 Elle put together a really nice lapbook on Manners!

 We are also focusing on the Bible Verse "A soft answer turns away wrath." This has become a great verse to reference as we work on how God wants us to treat others.

 This is a fun game with words that Elle and Em worked to decide whether the actions were nice/loving or not. We always want to encourage our girls to "self-regulate" using their hearts and the Holy Spirit as guides.

 Since Jesus was the epitome of exemplary behavior and utmost mannerly reactions in the face of great adversity, we did a project on the life of Christ. He is our example for living.

 The Lord blessed us with a gorgeous rainbow!!! Right outside our front door:)

 Elle working on her lapbook. This was a bigger one and took her quite a long time to complete. She is so proud of her work!

Of course, how better to practice our table manners than at "Ladies' Lunch!" The girls are always excited to go to our favorite Organic Restaurant. We all got dressed up in skirts/dresses and really enjoyed ourselves! It was the first time Ce Ce ate in a high chair! She is growing up so fast..

 We even sat in the sunshine and enjoyed some locally-made,  all-natural ice cream!

 At Elle's Homeschool Gym class, she is also learning about taking turns and waiting patiently.

 Lots of chances to learn sharing, taking turns and using "please" and "thank you" while playing outside with our neighbors! "Mother May I" and "Red Light/Green Light" are some of our favorite games to play!!

And, nothing says "summer fun" like hopscotch!!

Hope you enjoyed our week on Manners-----nice to be back!

Blessings,

Aria:)