It's about a month before school starts here. I have been chatting with the kids trying to determine how we want to approach this year. The kids and I agree that we've had the most success with thematic units. Callie especially seems drawn to this and has expressed learning more about ancient cultures. After much looking and decision making the kids have picked their 6 subjects for the year.
We are dividing the school year into 6 six week periods. Each period will be focused on one subject.
Callie is doing a survey of ancient cultures: Middle East, India, Egypt, Rome, Greece, China, Japan and a unit combining Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. She is also doing Oceanography.
Brent is doing Insects, Inventions, Flight, Amphibians and Reptiles, Money, Spiders, Baseball, Chocolate and Oceans.
We've ordered some of the supplies for the first 6 week period and have scheduled an Insect fieldtrip. We are also busy updating the website. The first day of school will be here soon!
We are dividing the school year into 6 six week periods. Each period will be focused on one subject.
Callie is doing a survey of ancient cultures: Middle East, India, Egypt, Rome, Greece, China, Japan and a unit combining Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. She is also doing Oceanography.
Brent is doing Insects, Inventions, Flight, Amphibians and Reptiles, Money, Spiders, Baseball, Chocolate and Oceans.
We've ordered some of the supplies for the first 6 week period and have scheduled an Insect fieldtrip. We are also busy updating the website. The first day of school will be here soon!
