Homeschool

We are already in week 5 of homeschool! Woo-hoo!




This past week in CC (classical conversations) Chase learned his timeline (Early Native Americans, Israel Divides into Two Kingdoms, Homer and Hesiod, Rome Founded by Romulus and Remus, Israel Falls to Assyria, Assyria Falls to Babylon, Lao-Tzu, Confucious, Buddha). I gave Alan timeline duty this week :) He did well!

We also learned about the seven wonders of the ancient world. We read a few books and colored while listening to a video clip on youtube. Chasey's favorite was the Statue of Zeus :)

We sung songs about the Hittite Empire and learned hand motions to remember 5 prepositions. We played hopscotch to help him skip count the 7's and 8's.
Chase memorized verses 1-5 in Exodus 20.

We learned the parts of a plant cell (made a plant cell cookie in class-I wish I had a pic but my camera died) and Latin 1st declension noun endings.

Each week each child has to stand up in class and give a presentation. Last week Chase gave a speech about the Flood. I could tell that he was nervous but he did well:) That kid knew his stuff! ;)

We also worked on phonics, continued to count to 100, and basic addition. He is doing amazing!

Classical Conversations has been amazing. If I wasn't a CC pusher before, then I am now! I loooovvee the wide range of topics that the children are introduced to at a young age. I love that Chase is learning a biblical worldview. I love that the children must get up in front of the class each week to develop their presentation skills. I love that parents are encouraged to stay in the classroom with their children.  I love that the CC mantra is "To know God and to make Him Known." I love the community and support that it gives me as a homeschooling mom...and I could go on ;)

Homeschooling definitely is not for everyone. But if you are considering homeschooling, I would encourage you to find more about Classical Conversations. Our family loves it!

Here are a few links to learn more:
http://www.classicalconversations.com/common/cc-101
http://www.halfahundredacrewood.com/p/about-classical-conversations.html