Friday, June 6, 2014

Homeschooling Journal: April 2014 Part 8

Montessori Culture (History): A Child's Timeline
I think it is pretty much self-explanatory, but here's what we did:
He chose a light-colored piece of construction paper and drew as straight a line as he could (I think he did a great job). Then I helped him draw lines for each year of his life.
We thought of important things that happened each year and, between the two of us, wrote them down where they belonged. It was simple making it because he has lived a mere 4 years. I can't imagine if I had to make my timeline of 34 years! :)
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Homeschooling Journal: April 2014 Part 7

Homeschooling a Toddler
We practiced the numbers 0-10 and then read a really great book with lots of vocabulary words.
It included body parts, clothing, mealtime words, food, at home, toys, going out, playground, bathtime, bedtime, transportation, numbers, colors, shapes, etc.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Homeschooling Journal: April 2014 Part 6

French: Action Verbs
We practiced the motions as we learned the action words in French.
Marche: Walk             Assis: Sit
Debout: Stand Up      Danse: Dance
Tourne: Turn Around  Saute: Jump/Hop
Court: Run                 Dorme: Sleep
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