It’s now our fourth week of homeschooling and we are getting into our groove. This week we learned about the Native Americans of North America. We enjoyed reading about Squanto, a Native American from Massachusetts who befriends the Pilgrims. During “book basket time” my son read about the different tribes around the country. We made a wigwam and a teepee. I also found a recipe to make teepee ice cream cone treats-which we all enjoyed:) We also made clay beads to mimic necklaces worn by some Native American tribes.
We continue to cruise quickly through spelling, language arts and math lessons. He really enjoys memorizing the poems. During bible time, we made a candle holder to remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. Ethan reminded me of the time I had the kids wander the house in the dark with flashlights attached to their bibles to teach them how scripture is “a lamp to our feet.” He’s hoping we’ll do it again since we’re studying about Jesus being the light of the world.
He’s starting to really enjoy the drawing curriculum we got through MFW. It’s a good thing since he starts art classes next week:)
On our nature walk, we found things growing on my dead crepe myrtle tree (so sad). Ethan informed me that it was covered with air plants. We had a close call while standing in front of the tree. Ethan was standing in an ant pile without realizing it. Thankfully he had sneaker on, which I quickly tore off his feet as they were covered with ants. Lesson learned, always look where you are standing!
Loved this age for homeschooling! Everything is learning to them. So. much. fun!
That is a great looking teepee and wigwam……..and an awesome looking ice cream cone!! Thanks for linking up to MFW Hightlights and sharing!
You make the coolest crafts! I love them! Eek - we have to watch for ants here too, especially fire ants. Luckily the weather is changing and I haven’t seen as many. Relieved to read that your son had shoes on; I’m constantly telling my three to keep their shoes on when outside! You asked about our science/Bible curriculum - This year I chose Answers in Genesis and I’m tickled that I did. I also had the opportunity to hear Ken Ham speak and that clinched my purchase decision. We are using Answers for Kids (Seven Cs) and God’s Design For Life. Have a blessed weekend!!
Looks like you guys had fun with crafts this week.
LOVE those ideas! We will be doing ALL OF THEM, I am sure of it!
Your awesomeness WILL be credited for the ideas!
Also, did you do the NOT BTS-Blog hop last month? If not, you can join mine this month! Tomorrow we will be doing a tour of our classroom!
Looks like I may need to start coming over for craft time! Yum!
Your nature photos look great! Oh yea… an ant hill is NO fun except from a distance.
I love the necklace and how you made the wigwam! Must have been WAY less messy then the way we made ours! The teepee looks yummy! : ) Looks like you had fun!