Wrapping Up Week 27 (2015-16)

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Deanna

Between two field trips, and a cold that just won’t go away, this was kind of a crazy week. I decided to spread some of our lesson plans over the next two weeks so I wouldn’t feel behind (especially because we also have another two field trips coming up this week).

Science

The one subject we did get to was science. I was battling a sore throat, so I had the boys switch off reading the “Beginners” sections up through lesson 10 in Our Planet Earth (from God’s Design for Heaven and Earth). It ended up leading to some good discussion between the three of us, so I think I might do that more often. Then I let them watch three episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy: “Outer Space,” “Comets & Meteors,” and “The Planets.”

Field Trips

The boys (and Daddy) had a great time at the First Flight field trip sponsored by the Mighty Ducks hockey team. They learned a lot about electricity and had a blast exploring the different exhibits and watching the demonstration on the ice.

Our other field trip was to a restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen, with a group of homeschool friends. The kids got to tour the kitchen and make their own pizzas, and it was definitely a hit. It’s one of those things I would never have thought to arrange, but I’m so thankful for the community with which God has surrounded us. Having other moms around who come up with fun ideas broadens our horizons.