I know I don't talk about school on here much anymore. Not sure why, just don't. I have been thinking about taking pictures of the stuff we have done this year. I am excited about it, and should do that some time.
This week, we have been talking about Arctic animals. We aren't out of school for summer. I take breaks all throughout the year, and since nothing in life changes for us when the summer comes except going swimming, we are just going on through. What else would we do around here anyway! Gotta have something to keep them occupied. And, it is actually a good incentive to tell them, "if you do good with your school work, we will go swimming this afternoon!" Anyway, we have been talking about Arctic animals, so I thought we could have a project making igloos out of sugar cubes. I talk alot about Noah and his art, but let me just say, Leah is my diligent one. If you want something done well, and someone that will stick to it, Leah is your gal. If she makes up her mind she wants to do it in the first place that is. When she eats, colors, writes, she takes her time, longer than anyone else, but she does a good job. She is also big on following the directions and rules. When I got out the sugar cubes, Rachel wanted to make a dog....(hey, at least it wasn't Sponge Bob!) and Noah wanted to build a fort. Leah....she wanted to build the igloo, just like I said we were going to do. I helped her get the first layer started, and then she worked very carefully, and I think she did a great job! I think the other 2 were disappointed they didn't build them one once they saw how cool hers was.
(notice they took a break to change out of their p.j.'s....into their church clothes!?!? Yep, this is the activity you wear your Sunday best for.)
And now, we will just eat a Popsicle instead....it's cold...that works with our theme!
Leah's finished product We are pretending that dog is a snow dog
This is Noah's village he said. By that night, half the buildings had been eaten by him....you shoulda seen him bouncing!
That little dog is cracking me up! How funny and what a good topic to talk about during the hot summer. I might have to steal the idea....
ReplyDeleteHow cool! (No pun intended....)
ReplyDeleteI agree with breaking for summer. We have this summer due to the move and settling in and such, but normally I try to do SOMETHING in the summer. Maybe not everyday but at least to keep their minds active. Like you said, what else are they gonna do? Sit in front of the tv all day???
We ARE making a trip to the library next week though. They have gone too long without reading and we have not been to the library here yet. My oldest is begging to go. The others won't be AS excited but they will still enjoy going.
This is a great idea.. you should have had 2 lessons out of that... This is an igloo and this is what oversode of sugar does to you! I bet he was bouncing!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! You have so many great ideas.. I am jealous of your creativity.
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