Learning about Rocks

 

Learning about Axolotls

 

We recently studied axoltls in our TGTB Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish unit, so Ella drew one in her journal. It’s so cute!!  (Drawing lesson via Art for Kids Hub)

Easter Basket Goodies...Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

 I always like including games in my girls' Easter baskets and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is one of our favorites.  There is always a lot of screaming and laughing when we play this game.  I love it because its simple to understand and its fun for everyone from 5 years old to 70 years old!

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Narnia Unit

Ella, Ada, and I had fun completing a Narnia unit from HearthSong (on Etsy).  We didn't follow the unit exactly... we left a lot out and added in a few things, but that's the way we do units.  Ada had fun coloring this unicorn shield from the unit, and we finally got it glued into her journal. 

 

Field Trip Friday

One of my favorite things about homeschooling are the frequent field trips. Since the younger girls and I are working through The Good and Beautiful’s Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish unit, we went to a park to look for these animals (O was at an event with her friends). We saw hundreds of turtles, but we spent most of our time dodging protective and aggressive swans!!

 

Nutella Sun Pastry

Both of our older girls are taking cooking/baking classes at our co-op this year, and we are all reaping the benefits. This week E made a Nutella Sun Pastry. She used 2 sheets of puff pastry, Nutella, and an egg. It was SO good! I’m hoping she’ll make one for the family for our Easter lunch!

 

Sunflowers for Ukraine

 Ada and I made a sunflower crown this morning using the materials from the Sunflowers for Ukraine fundraiser by Fiddlesticks Kids (and more). Such a simple way to show our support for Ukraine ❤️🌻 

Rainbow Snack

 Ella and I made rainbow snacks for our Poetry Tea Time class at our co-op tomorrow. I think our kiddos are going to be excited ❤️🌈 

Our Trip to Kiev, Ukraine

In 1998, Elliott and I visited my dad who lived in Kiev, Ukraine at the time. It was an amazing experience for us. The people are so kind, and the city is beautiful. We are having a hard time tearing ourselves away from watching nonstop news coverage of the war, and our hearts are breaking for the Ukrainians. It’s so incomprehensible and senseless, and we wish there was more we could do. 

 

 

The Parthenon in Nashville

Since all of the girls have studied Ancient Greece this year, and we are reading Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief for our book club this month, we decided that a stop at The Parthenon in Nashville was a must! 

 

Alma Thomas Art Exhibit

We studied the art of Alma Woodsey Thomas a few weeks ago, and today we saw her art at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville. We love visiting art museums, and Ada said this one is her favorite ❤️

 

Learning about Surface Tension

 We recently learned about surface tension by balancing pins on the surface of water. Simple yet effective and interesting. 

Homeschool Life…Relaxing Recess ❤️

 This was Ada’s recess today ❤️❤️

Treasures from Jennifer

 We’ve collected several beautiful wooden pieces from Treasures from Jennifer’s Etsy shop over the last few years. Everything is so well made and beautiful. Ada enjoyed counting and making patterns with the felted wool balls this morning ❤️

Washing Dishes

 Unlike her mama, this kiddo LOVES to wash dishes. I’m pretty reliant on the dishwasher and rarely wash any dishes, but we have a set of plastic plates that I’ll get out for her to wash when she requests this activity. She had fun and this kept her busy for a while.