Chiara – Chiara is an independent learner and a speed reader with an eclectic taste who consumes a prodigious amount. Chiara is our first Graduate. In Term 2 Chiara completed her formal education with us, and in Term 3 she began Certificate 3 Administration/Bookkeeping at our local Tafe, finishing in Term 4 with…
Two very productive weeks, we are in a lovely groove at present. Everyone working well, although I’m still struggling to get to the teens and marking. Needing to find a good rhythm there. *Not quite finished Family Read AloudHeidi – Johanna SpyriLiteratureDominicXavierMalachiMariahDictation – Spelling Wisdom Making steady progress with Mariah Spelling- All About SpellingWe are progressing…
A truly terrific week of learning! Lots of creativity abounded and many connections within academics also took place. Family Read AloudFinished Penderwicks at Point Mouette – Jeanne BirdsallBegan Heidi. LiteratureDominicClive CusslerHoles – Louis SachaNina of the Dark – Kathryn KentXavierNina of the Dark – Kathryn Kent Malachi Danny and the Egg –…
A nice atmosphere to the week, a relaxed air, although I still feel like I’m running in circles a bit, I need to plan more of a rhythm to our day particularly regards the little boys and Genevieve to an extent. Mariah, Genevieve and Saxon started swimming lessons. Thursday we…
Off to a very promising start this term. After our interrupted Term 3 I decided to start back during the school holidays, this will make it a 12 week term for us. Although Advent will brings a different rhythm to our education. Weeks 1 & 2 saw everyone working hard, week 3…
I‘m feeling rather enthused about this term and eager to get back into a rhythm. Keen to continue in my quest to ensure the children have a solid grasp of the basics and a thirst for knowledge. Also wanting to have Weekly Meetings with 4 oldest. This term will be 12 weeks for…
Books ReadCanadian Summer – Hilda Van Stockum Pic BksThe Mitten – Jan BrettRosebud & REd Flannel – Ethel PochockiAvalanche! – Svend OttoThe Snow Contry – Brian WildsmithMy Place in Space – Roland HarveyA Bamboo in the Wind – Hugh Lewin Faith BooksThe Book of Jonah – Peter SpierElijah and the…
Reading over my plans for last term, I see only a need to tweak a little for Term 3. I’m also pondering a slight return to our block days, or maybe we could make them block weeks? I remember we were able to study maths for example more in depth…