On Tuesday, we started a new school year with a new student. Looks like he'll fit in just fine.
Each school day starts with our writer's notebook. Every day we have a different prompt to get those creative juices flowing. This year, we added listing three things we are grateful for to our daily writing. Tyler lists four, since he feels God is important enough to list each day. Smart kid! The idea to write down three things we are grateful for came from one of our favorite TEDs.
For Tyler, part of the allure of homeschooling is the ability to work at his own pace.
So, Tyler is learning Algebra. While he isn't excited about the animated figures that offers hints, Teaching Textbooks' interactive DVD's correct and explain missed questions before the student moves onto the next problem. A BIG plus in this mom's book!
Does the atmosphere exert pressure on everything that is in it?
Tyler discovered the answer to that question and others while reviewing the scientific method by conducting various experiments.
Stimulating brain cells.
Part way through each morning we take a ten to 15 minute break to tap into our creative imaginations. This week, we made collages from daily rubbings of things found in the house and out in the yard.
No, it's not time for recess. It's time for American History.
Curling up on the couch with a large bowl of buttered popcorn, we watched a movie about Viking warfare because Tyler is studying Leif Erickson, an early North American explorer.
"You've got to move it, move it!"
Keeping our brain cells electrified with some Wii bowling. The goal is to spend some time moving every afternoon.
Day two: making a paper-mache globe. Tyler and I both agree that we NEVER want do another paper-mache project EVER again!
Can you guess what subject Tyler's working on now?
If you guessed Language Arts, you're a winner! Tyler created a scene with Legos, and is working on a story based on the scene. I can't wait to read it! It's sure to be filled with a lot of action and adventure, and perhaps some bloodshed. Later this month, Tyler will be working on a stop motion video. He has enlisted his very talented sister to make the backdrops. Wanna bet the video will be starring a few of his minifigs?!
Well, there you have it, a glimpse into Tyler's school day. So, what do you think, will Tyler decide homeschooling is for him?
