Sebastian
Maths
Maths comes easily to Sebastian. He moved at a rapid pace through his Online Maths program, extremely close to finishing Grade 1 (technically he is only in K).
Learnt his 2x tables.
Reading
We began AAR1, realised Sebastian was struggling to put sounds together so set aside time to revise all his sounds again. He is now beginning to read some words, but it’s still ‘solid work’ for him.
Faith
We struggled to find a Faith approach this term, tried Saints and Bible but couldn’t settle on anything. However Catechism Memorisation was consistent and Sebastian excelled at the memorisation and understanding.
Literature
Sebastian enjoyed some of our poetry and read alouds, more the age appropriate choices. Need to ‘divide’ the ‘group’ into two.
Ignatius
Maths
Ignatius has hit a bit of a roadblock with maths and is struggling to ‘push through’.
Learnt his 1 – 5x tables
Reading
Making steady,solid progress with AAR2. He is also picking up books and reading outside of lessons 🙂
Spelling
Have begun spelling lessons and he is picking up quite well.
Science
Mystery Science became ‘all the rage’ and he has been quite interested and passionate about all he has learnt
Faith
We struggled to find a Faith approach this term, tried Saints and Bible but couldn’t settle on anything. However Catechism Memorisation was consistent and Ignatius did well with memorisation and understanding.
Literature
Ignatius enjoys poetry and read alouds. His ability to listen for long periods and books of a harder ability has increased dramatically.
Saxon
Maths
Saxon has nearly finished Mathsonline Grade 4 and begun some Grade 5.
Learnt his 1 – 6x tables
Reading
Have begun a little AAR3. Saxon has begun reading books of a night!! Has also read a few books aloud to his younger brothers ! 🙂
Spelling/Dictation
Has made a little progress, we need to be more consistent here.
Science
Mystery Science became ‘all the rage’ and Saxon became quite interested and passionate about he learnt, taking it further and undertaking the extension parts of the program. He often chats about knowledge gained.
Faith
We struggled to find a Faith approach this term, tried Saints and Bible but couldn’t settle on anything. However Catechism Memorisation was consistent and Saxon did well with memorisation and understanding.
Literature
Saxon doesn’t really enjoy poetry but tolerates it. He loves read alouds and is always keen for more. Has a good concentration.
Genevieve
Maths
Genevieve is still not keen on maths but she did push through in some of the topics and actually has a good understanding. Has nearly finished Grade 5 mathsonline. Learnt her 1 – 9x tables
Spelling/Dictation
Has made a little progress, we need to be more consistent here.
Science
Mystery Science enjoyed a few but didn’t become as passionate as her brothers.
Faith
We struggled to find a Faith approach this term, tried Saints and Bible but couldn’t settle on anything. However Catechism Memorisation was consistent and Genevieve excelled with memorisation and understanding.
Literature
Genevieve enjoys some poetry but not others. She loved our read alouds this term and became a huge listener of audio books.
Artventure
Genevieve absolutely loved her lessons with Artventure and showed a fantastic ability for it. Lots of lessons with drawing and watercolours.
Mariah
Maths
Mariah is still struggling with maths and only making a little progress. Means to work with Dad but keeps forgettting to ask him. Learnt his 1 – 12x tables
Spelling
Little progress, problem here is ‘teacher’ ouch! Vowing to do better next term.
Dictation
Mariah has been diligent with her dictation, often asks siblings as well as Mum for assistance in reading passage.
Grammar
Worked on a few worksheets
Writing
Writing Class, 4 week block with Jeannie. Enjoyed the class.
Faith
Mariah was consistent at reading the Saint of the Day, found it interesting. Also worked on her Didache although not always as consistent, but does enjoy it.
Spanish
Mariah continued to study Spanish, still loves it and now knows about 800 words
Literature
Mariah always loves poetry, focusing on Australian poets this term in particular AB Patterson. She’s enjoys 3-4 poems each day.
Mariah enjoyed her read aloud time with Mum and Malachi, our special teen time.
Mariah’s read alones delved into a new genre: Christian Western Romances. States Mary Connealy and Karen Witemeyer’s writing style is very good. However she does need to broaden her reading genre!
Artventure
Mariah enjoyed loved her lessons with Artventure and had a fantastic ability. Lots of lessons with drawing and watercolours.
Malachi
Maths
Malachi isn’t making a great deal of progress with mathsonline, needs to put more time into it.
Spelling/Dictation
Little progress, problem here is ‘teacher’ ouch! Vowing to do better next term.
Grammar
Worked on a few worksheets
Writing
Written a couple of excellent short stories.
Writing Class, 4 week block with Jeannie. Enjoyed the class.
Faith
Read a couple of different Faith books with Mum but we couldn’t settle on one. Either dumbed down or to waffley.
Literature
Malachi enjoyed his read aloud time with Mum and Mariah, our special teen time.
Malachi‘s read alones; read a few action books. Mostly though still reading a lot of fan fiction re Percy Jackson and Naruto.
