Homeschool Summary - Summer 2013

For summer we didn't want to just "homeschool as usual."  We needed a change of pace, we had several summer activities planned and Tony would be home for a good portion of the summer.  So we decided it would be a perfect time to finish up the Story of the World Volume I (Ancients) and do a fun science unit since that unfortunately seemed to be last on the priority list this year.  I think this will become a summer tradition - to finish up the final 10-12 weeks of SOTW (since there are a whopping 40 something chapters in each volume) and take our time enjoying a Science Unit Study that both kids would enjoy.  Our choice for this summer was Space.

SCIENCE
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey - Space
the Moon, the Sun, the Planets, U.S. Space Missions

We had a blast reading any and every book we could get our hands on concerning Space.  We charted a Moon Phase Calendar, made a small scale Solar System Model, did Solar System puzzles and watched several DVDs about the universe. Perfect Summer Unit!



HISTORY
The Story of the World - Ancients  (chapters 30 - 42)  FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!
       

Some of our favorite books from this unit:  Shakespeare Stories II,  Pompeii; Buried Alive!, Roman Numerals I to MM, The Empty Pot, Da Wei's Treasure,The Great Wall of China, Buddha,
The Monkey and the Crocodile
    
    
READING
Scout:  Phonics Pathways (pgs 180-203)
            The Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading (lessons 170-210)
            
Scout's Independent Readers:  Scout's favorites: Day of the Dragon King , Little Pear, The Box Car Children, A Grain of Rice
                       
   
Family Read Alouds:  Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Story of the World - Ancients, and a ton of books about Space
                 

River:  Teach your Child to read in 100 Easy Lessons (lessons 55-65)

Independent Readers:  BOBs books, Levels 1 - 5 from Carrie Lane's "book boost" list

PHONICS
River:  Go for the Code

All About Spelling - Level 2 - steps 7-15 

                                                                        
HANDWRITING
Scout: Writing With Ease - level 1 finished and started level 2
River: My First School Book finished!



LANGUAGE
Scout:  First Language Lessons - level 2 (lessons 1-18)


MATH
Scout - MathUsee Beta (lessons 19-30)
River - MathUsee Primer (lessons 18-26)

         

Splash Mash Dash 2013

 Race morning and this girl is so excited she can hardly stand it!

 We are here! And it's hot!

 Mom, can you please stop taking pictures already.  We need to set-up.

 She was determined to walk her bike in and carry all her gear - and I was totally fine with that!

 Such a pro!  I think I'm tearing up...

 Her first Transition Area!

 This picture will be treasured for years to come.

 Cutest transition set-up ever!!!

 The "full effect" 

  SOOO ready! (and so hot! I think I'm ready for a swim myself)

 CHEESE!

 Pool side... as patient as a 7 year old can be

 Almost her turn... I'm definitely tearing up now

 And she's off!

 That's my girl!  Olympics here we come! lol!

 The Bike was a little unorganized so this was the first time I remembered to take a picture.  She's just finishing up... it was a tough course IMO with a huge hill that had to bike up twice!

 She was definitely tired but she ran so well - I was so proud of her!

 She's a class act!

 Running up a hill - Go sissy Go!

 Done!  She "played hard."  Woohoo!!!!!

 Post-race drinks and socializing... so proud of our little triathletes

 

Tri for the Cure 2013

The Survivor Wave

Mama after the swim

Mama starting the bike

Mama finishing the bike

Ally just before the finish line