Week 13 '05-'06

This last week, the kids and I had the privledge of bringing dinner to a family who just welcomed their first child. This is baby Malachi. He is a precious gift and we are so amazed by his perfection! He reminds me of Reuben, in that his head is so perfectly, perfectly round.

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Week 13

Shakespeare: Twelfth Night, or What You Will: Dramatic Narration

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Ch. 5b-7

Tree in the Trail: Ch. 24-27 (finished)

Trial and Triumph: Ch. 9 - Boniface

Wind in the Willows: Ch.10

Handicrafts: Bauble Vases for the Mantle

Life Skills: Home decorating design

YMCA: Swimming

Thanksgiving Break

Guitar

Math, copywork, ETC, private reading

Week 12 '05-'06

I can't believe we are on our twelfth week already! Yippee! It feels good to be consistent and on task in the homeschool world. I am going to try to cram a few more readings in than usual this week. I want to catch up and put some time "in the bank" so to speak, for the holidays. Minnie is gone...She is making her home at the Bicklers again. We have had her for almost 4 years and it will take me awhile to get over her not being here. It does make my life simpler, but she was always there for me, with a snuggle and a stolen kiss. Bye, Minnie Mouse, I look forward to seeing you again, soon.

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Week 12

1 Samuel 14:47-15:35

Aesop's: Three Bullocks and a Lion, Mercury and the Woodsman

Burgess Animal Book: Ch. 29

The Little Duke: Ch. 11 and 12

Joan of Arc: Finished final chapters

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Ch. 4b and 5a

YMCA: Swim and Gym

Piano: Riley and Becca

Copywork, math, private reading

RaeElise: Math, Beatrix Potter, Madeline

Handicrafts: Fire and lightsabers

Cards to Grandma

Letter to John

Week 11 '05-'06

Riley and Ezra at AWANAS Great Shake Up!

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Week 11

This week was abbreviated because of the death of Grandpa Ivie. Blake and I went down to OR for the funeral. Mom and Dad Schoolcraft stayed with the kids.

1 Samuel 14:16-46
Proverbs 7

Joan of Arc: Charles crowned King

Burgess's Animal Stories: Ch. 28

Wind in the Willows: Ch. 9b

Composer Study: Beethoven

Brian's Hunt: Audio Book completed

Field Trip to Auntie M's.: egg gathering, exploring the woods

Visit to Great Grandma Phyllis

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Ch. 4a

Handicrafts: Rebecca(crochet)

YMCA: Swimming

Piano: Riley and Rebecca

Riley: E.T.C. , First Steps

Copywork, math, private reading

RaeElise: Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, Nursery Rhymes