The Wise Little Owl

Today we are reviewing more Classical Conversations (CC) work from last year. For the past couple of weeks, we have been reviewing math, Latin, history, English, science, etc. Our struggle last year was geography. I think it can be a challenge to bring geography to life for a 4-5 year old. Even with map coloring, puzzles, Atlas books, and globes, I found this to be my weakest subject.  Thankfully, I don't think it imperative that Flutterby memorize  or learn this topic indepth at such a young age.  Simple and relaxed exposure is enough right now.

Now I was not pushing for complete memorization during the CC program. Actually I viewed CC as a way to get our feet wet letting Flutterby practice sitting a bit and interacting with other children, while I was getting in a groove for lessons and having some accountability for work. Any memorization of facts was simply gravy.
However, I view this break from CC as a chance to move slowly and review. It complements the work we are doing at home nicely. Because I will be tutoring next year, it also gives me prep time for my lessons at CC next year. I am trying to improve my instruction so I will be successful next year in CC and at home with Flutterby.
Anyway, this is some of the work we did today along with some fun outside bike riding on a local bike trail…

• Phonics: 100 Easy Lessons lesson 38 
• Math:
  
  • RightStart B Lesson 2
  • Counting by 4s Song
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  Writing:
  • Kumon Numbers 1-30 Pages 34-35
  • Dot-to-dot Page 24
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  Read aloud and narration: 2 Hours of reading throughout the day
  • The Bible (KJV): Matthew 14, Leviticus 20-23, and Proverbs 30-31Audio provided through biblegateway.com
  • The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler