Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Just a reminder: the suggested presentation is an Aesop's Fable.
However, please note that you are free to choose a presentation of your choice. This is fine for this Tuesday as well as any future presentations for this class.
We will plan to pull out the classification chart which we did for science last week. There is a correction that will need to be made. Sorry about that!
Look foreward to seeing you and your daughter(s) on Tuesday.
Denise Fisher
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Week 11
Hey Guys,
This past Tuesday we worked on the Classification Chart for science. After completing the chart, you could see how the CC Cycle one facts (1st semester) fell into place in better understanding the classification system.
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a great song for the girls to better learn the notes on the tin whistle. It is a fun song too! Singing the notes a few times first will help to learn the notes more efficiently. This is a technique used in Suzuki violin.
Review, review, review. Besides the other subjects, we will review geography locations for cycle one weeks 7-12 and may continue to draw Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Lastly, presentations are :
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Your girls have been a pleasure to work with!
Denise
This past Tuesday we worked on the Classification Chart for science. After completing the chart, you could see how the CC Cycle one facts (1st semester) fell into place in better understanding the classification system.
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a great song for the girls to better learn the notes on the tin whistle. It is a fun song too! Singing the notes a few times first will help to learn the notes more efficiently. This is a technique used in Suzuki violin.
Review, review, review. Besides the other subjects, we will review geography locations for cycle one weeks 7-12 and may continue to draw Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Lastly, presentations are :
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Narrate one of Aesop’s Fables Choose 1 or 2 of Aesop’s Fables and retell the story in your own words. Use props, expression, and gestures to bring to life. |
Your girls have been a pleasure to work with!
Denise
Friday, November 2, 2012
Tin Whistle
Hey Guys,
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is much easier than "Jingle Bells". Your kids may want to try "We Wish..." first as it helps one to learn the notes in a systematic way. Have a wonderful weekend. Denise
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is much easier than "Jingle Bells". Your kids may want to try "We Wish..." first as it helps one to learn the notes in a systematic way. Have a wonderful weekend. Denise
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Presentation
Oops,
If you do not have the list of presentations, please let me know so I can send it out again.
Just a reminder on the presentation next week: Recite a poem
Choose any kind of poem. It can be funny or serious. Memorize as much as you can and use notes only if needed. Remember to enhance your recitation with expression and gestures.
We also talked about the 3-second rule before beginning and when ending the speech. A speech technique called "blocking" was also reviewed. In simple terms, it involves using the space on the floor to present information about the topic. It is not pacing. The speaker will move to one location and say some facts. Then move again. It is not pacing. It does provide interest to the listener. Any questions or comments, please feel free to see me at lunch.
Denise
If you do not have the list of presentations, please let me know so I can send it out again.
Just a reminder on the presentation next week: Recite a poem
Choose any kind of poem. It can be funny or serious. Memorize as much as you can and use notes only if needed. Remember to enhance your recitation with expression and gestures.
We also talked about the 3-second rule before beginning and when ending the speech. A speech technique called "blocking" was also reviewed. In simple terms, it involves using the space on the floor to present information about the topic. It is not pacing. The speaker will move to one location and say some facts. Then move again. It is not pacing. It does provide interest to the listener. Any questions or comments, please feel free to see me at lunch.
Denise
Hey Guys.
This past Tuesday as I introduced the science fact and I briefly stated the the reasons of importance of the stem, leaves, and roots. The information I shared is in the Everything You Need to Know About Science Homework book and is a great way to go deeper with the science history facts. (There is a similiar book for World History too.) In a brief summary, the book mentioned the following:
- the leaves being the plant's food factory,
- stems the water and food highway with xylem tissues transfering water and minerals from the soil upward from the roots and phloem tissues transporting the food from the leaves to the stem to the growing parts of the plant
- roots being anchors, absorbers, and providing storage for sugar and starch.
We also drew flowers, discussed parts, and discussed pollination.
We are continuing to trace and draw Africa, Europe, and Asia. I have stressed to the kids that in class this time is not for perfection, but to get an overall understanding of where the countries are on the map that we are studying this year.
Lastly, the tin whistle....I truly have struggled with the coordination of my fingers on this instrument. Fortunately, your kids are doing fine. Probably an age thing!!!
It would be wonderful for your kids to practice "Jingle Bells" at home. There is not enough time to move very quickly with this task in class. Any at home practice would be very beneficial.
Also, here are the notes for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". Another great tune to work on at home....our practice time in class would move more systematically if the kids are able to practice this as well. However, no pressure!!!!
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
D G GA G F E E
E A AB A G F D
D B BC B A G E
D D E A F G
See ya Tuesday. Denise
This past Tuesday as I introduced the science fact and I briefly stated the the reasons of importance of the stem, leaves, and roots. The information I shared is in the Everything You Need to Know About Science Homework book and is a great way to go deeper with the science history facts. (There is a similiar book for World History too.) In a brief summary, the book mentioned the following:
- the leaves being the plant's food factory,
- stems the water and food highway with xylem tissues transfering water and minerals from the soil upward from the roots and phloem tissues transporting the food from the leaves to the stem to the growing parts of the plant
- roots being anchors, absorbers, and providing storage for sugar and starch.
We also drew flowers, discussed parts, and discussed pollination.
We are continuing to trace and draw Africa, Europe, and Asia. I have stressed to the kids that in class this time is not for perfection, but to get an overall understanding of where the countries are on the map that we are studying this year.
Lastly, the tin whistle....I truly have struggled with the coordination of my fingers on this instrument. Fortunately, your kids are doing fine. Probably an age thing!!!
It would be wonderful for your kids to practice "Jingle Bells" at home. There is not enough time to move very quickly with this task in class. Any at home practice would be very beneficial.
Also, here are the notes for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". Another great tune to work on at home....our practice time in class would move more systematically if the kids are able to practice this as well. However, no pressure!!!!
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
D G GA G F E E
E A AB A G F D
D B BC B A G E
D D E A F G
See ya Tuesday. Denise
Monday, October 29, 2012
brief meeting tomorrow @ lunch parents
Hey guys.
Please let me know if you can meet briefly after class to discuss a few exciting changes in our class. Know this is last minute. This is for the parents only. Thanks, Denise
Please let me know if you can meet briefly after class to discuss a few exciting changes in our class. Know this is last minute. This is for the parents only. Thanks, Denise
Monday, October 15, 2012
Tin Whistles
Hey Guys,
Tomorrow is the tin whistle. Please bring to class.
Have your kids review CC. Pay special attention to geography and Latin. We will play review games before lunch. Please let me know if your kids will not be around after lunch. We will plan to ice cream after they have lunch.
See ya tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the tin whistle. Please bring to class.
Have your kids review CC. Pay special attention to geography and Latin. We will play review games before lunch. Please let me know if your kids will not be around after lunch. We will plan to ice cream after they have lunch.
See ya tomorrow.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
prepositions
Hey Guys,
I introduced the girls, who already know the preposition song, to a few extra prepositions.
There is a list of these type of prepositions on the CC Trivium Tables for Grammar under prepositions. The ones I showed this past week were:
except for
along with
away from
Just thought I would let you know.
Have a great weekend.
Denise
I introduced the girls, who already know the preposition song, to a few extra prepositions.
There is a list of these type of prepositions on the CC Trivium Tables for Grammar under prepositions. The ones I showed this past week were:
except for
along with
away from
Just thought I would let you know.
Have a great weekend.
Denise
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Week 7
Hey Guys,
Next weeks presentation is a biography and famoous speech. Introduce the person whose speech you are giving for the first minute. You may pretend to be the historical character or simply tell about him or her. Then for 2 minutes recite the famous speech that your historical character gave.
We start tin whistles this next 6 weeks. Don't forget them.
If you would like a copy of the hand motions for timeline, please e-mail me if you have either purchased a new Foundations book or purchased the timeline cards.
Have a great week. Your kids did great today....consider a commitment to memory master. They really know it well!
Denise
Next weeks presentation is a biography and famoous speech. Introduce the person whose speech you are giving for the first minute. You may pretend to be the historical character or simply tell about him or her. Then for 2 minutes recite the famous speech that your historical character gave.
We start tin whistles this next 6 weeks. Don't forget them.
If you would like a copy of the hand motions for timeline, please e-mail me if you have either purchased a new Foundations book or purchased the timeline cards.
Have a great week. Your kids did great today....consider a commitment to memory master. They really know it well!
Denise
Sunday, October 7, 2012
wet erase markers
One more item....
I would like to use wet erase markers on the maps. Please let me know by e-mail if you have one that your daughter can use in class. We use them at home, and they are easy clean-up. Thanks, Denise
I would like to use wet erase markers on the maps. Please let me know by e-mail if you have one that your daughter can use in class. We use them at home, and they are easy clean-up. Thanks, Denise
Week 6
Hey Guys,
Hope you had a wonderful break and enjoyed this fall weather.
This week's presentation is to show how to do something.
We will do review of the first 6 weeks. If you have time, have your daughter review geography tomorrow. We will play a game to review geography on Tuesday. It should be fun!
See ya then! Denise
Hope you had a wonderful break and enjoyed this fall weather.
This week's presentation is to show how to do something.
We will do review of the first 6 weeks. If you have time, have your daughter review geography tomorrow. We will play a game to review geography on Tuesday. It should be fun!
See ya then! Denise
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Week 4 presentation
Just a reminder of the presentation schedule.
Presentation
Share a favorite Bible verse.
Bible Reading or Recitation (2-3 min)
In Psalm 119:11, David says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” What passages from God’s word have you hidden in your heart? Share a Bible passage that is meaningful to you. Do your best to memorize your chosen passage. Enhance your presentation with props or actions.
Practice
Volume
Speak with appropriate loudness so your audience can hear you.
See ya on Tuesday. Denise
Presentation
Share a favorite Bible verse.
Bible Reading or Recitation (2-3 min)
In Psalm 119:11, David says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” What passages from God’s word have you hidden in your heart? Share a Bible passage that is meaningful to you. Do your best to memorize your chosen passage. Enhance your presentation with props or actions.
Practice
Volume
Speak with appropriate loudness so your audience can hear you.
See ya on Tuesday. Denise
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Class Tuesday the 28th has been cancelled
Hi all, CC will be cancelled this Tuesday due to the impending storm. When we return we will continue with week 3's information. We will make up the day at the end of this semester. I will be praying for all the families and please be safe. I will see everyone next Tuesday. Thanks!
Class Tuesday the 28th has been cancelled
Hi all, CC will be cancelled this Tuesday due to the impending storm. When we return we will continue with week 3's information. We will make up the day at the end of this semester. I will be praying for all the families and please be safe. I will see everyone next Tuesday. Thanks!
Friday, August 24, 2012
prep song/motions
Hey Guys.
The following is a link for the hand motions for the preposition song. We will not be doing this in class, but you can teach it to your kids if you want.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP4BVdA9zYg
Presentation this week is an expository speech on your child's family. Feel free to bring in pictures.
If you have purchased the guide or timeline cards, I can send you the copy of the printed motions. Let me know.
See ya on Tuesday.
Denise
The following is a link for the hand motions for the preposition song. We will not be doing this in class, but you can teach it to your kids if you want.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP4BVdA9zYg
Presentation this week is an expository speech on your child's family. Feel free to bring in pictures.
If you have purchased the guide or timeline cards, I can send you the copy of the printed motions. Let me know.
See ya on Tuesday.
Denise
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Hey guys.
I enjoyed working with your kids today and hearing the laughter.
Please let me know if you have purchased the new timeline cards. If you have, I am allowed to send you the timeline motions if you would like them.
Regarding the "circles and ovals" of the world map. That was a quick overview of the world, and we may continue that again in class. It is a good idea if you have time to have your child periodically trace or draw free hand the section of the world we studied that week.
The presentation for next week is: 1-2 minute literature narration. Select a piece of literature to recite or memorize.
See ya next week.
Denise
I enjoyed working with your kids today and hearing the laughter.
Please let me know if you have purchased the new timeline cards. If you have, I am allowed to send you the timeline motions if you would like them.
Regarding the "circles and ovals" of the world map. That was a quick overview of the world, and we may continue that again in class. It is a good idea if you have time to have your child periodically trace or draw free hand the section of the world we studied that week.
The presentation for next week is: 1-2 minute literature narration. Select a piece of literature to recite or memorize.
See ya next week.
Denise
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