Even though this week was our spring break, I was originally planning to stick to our normal school routine. But then I realized that we really did need a “break” after all, especially since our first proof was this week.
Memory Master has been a challenge for us this year, which is ironic because it should be easier the second year, since we’ve already learned Timeline and Math. But in ways it has been more of a struggle because of this. Deep down I disagree with the emphasis and principles behind Memory Master. I feel like it becomes a source of pride – for parents especially. And it seems to rob so much of the joy from learning in our home. *sigh* Only time will tell…
So with Memory Master proofing at hand, we’ve been focusing on our We Choose Virtues “I am Perseverant” and “I am Diligent” cards. We also read Helen Keller (Scholastic Biography) by Margaret Davidson, which really helped with our attitudes! We’ve also been listening to Seeds of Courage by Seeds Family Worship quite a bit lately.
I guess you could say we did a good deal of delight-led learning this past week to bring joy back into our home, which means…
Stephen read 4 more Life of Fred books. He even learned how to use sigma notation (an advanced algebra concept) for adding a large sum of numbers. Now that he’s finished reading the elementary series in its entirety, we are going back through them, spending more time with all the concepts.
We’ve continued working in the Time Travelers World War II History Project Pack. Oh, how we love this! This week’s activities included uniforms of WWII, POW Camps, Conflicts and Battles (Map Overlays), and Timeline figures.
You can download this activity along with the Battle of Britain details from Homeschool in the Woods. Just click on the sample tab.
Stephen also studied his Big Book of History.
Daddy sent a surprise gift – a molecular model kit. So, the boys enjoyed making a few molecules (along with a bunch of other creations that had nothing to do with Chemistry).
Levi took it upon himself to get out the painting supplies at the beginning of the week.
On Friday, we celebrated our anniversary. The boys loved looking through the wedding album.
And then we watched our wedding video. This was evidently the first time the boys had seen it. I had no idea how exciting it would be for them.
It amazes me how much we learn and do even when we don’t plan to learn or do anything! It simply proves to me once again that this love of learning is a lifestyle, not a “schoolday.”