Our Tuesday

History: Today we learned about Sparta and Athens, and the differences between the two cities. Sparta- warriors and Athens- Lawmakers, educated, and democratic. We did some role play after I read from my history book. Then the kids got a piece of paper and folded it in half. One side was Sparta, one side was Athens.. they had to draw a picture under each and tell me which city they would rather live in. While they were drawing I read "The Librarian Who Measured the Earth" (GREAT BOOK! Thanks M!)..
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0316515264?v=glance
I am pretty sure K really liked the book cause he wanted to reread it at quiet time!

Math: We worked on telling time with Tay. Multiplication with K and Cat.. They also played Trouble.. (they seem to love that game.

Bible: our verse for the week:
A---- A soft answer turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1 (last weeks)
B---- Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God. Matt. 5:9.. We did role play on this verse too.. practice being "mean" to each other and then a friend would come in and be the peacemaker.. We then sang songs and the kids LOVED : "I got the joy" ..

English.. Cat and K are still working on the dictionary skills and getting better and better.

Spelling.. Cat and K took a spelling "test" .. with the words they didnt know going on to next weeks lesson..

Phonics and Reading: Most of the kids played on the computer today as well.. They just love Jumpstart!

I think my favorite moment today was when Nate came in and asked Kam if she wanted to play chess.. yes.. CHESS! of course she said yes.. I did get a picture.. it was so cute.. (and for those of you who dont know.. Nate is actually pretty good at knowing the rules for chess.. it was great hearing him explain it to Kam!) what FUN!