Slacking

So...we have done a lot, and Kailey is going to start Kindergarden next month.  Homeschooling of course =)   I slacked quite a bit on this test blog.  I'll be starting her Kindergarten blog soon =)

Update:

Sorry it's taken so long, we have been very busy learning =)   Our scanner is not working at the moment, so when it is, I'll just make a post of nothing but workbook pages =)  Kailey has completed the "Big Kindergarten Workbook"  and now we are working on counting money, budgeting, and life skills.   Kailey loves it.  She earns money for her chores, and once her bank is full she can take the coins to coinstar to get cash.  She has a choice to either spend the money, or save it.  She had $23.53  *ps, we count the money together before going to coinstar*   and instead of buying new, she chose to go to the thrift store to save the earth.  She had to look at the prices, and work on adding.  She spend 23 dollars even.   She was so proud of herself.  Kailey attends co-op on M, Th.   Monday she is taking  hands on history, arts and crafts, and music.   She loves it.  She loves learning about dinosaurs *new topic*  so we spend quite a bit of time watching video's and reading books on the subject.  She has been making quite a few arts and crafts at home as well, and we are working on planting a garden. 
Her chores:   Clean off table:   10 cents
                     Pick up toys:        5 cents
                     mop floor:           25 cents
                     help hang up clothes:   1.00
                     Put away silverware.     1 cent.

She'll ask to help with something, and I'll let her do it, and tell her how much she can make.  She is LOVING this.  The only chore that is manantory is picking up her toys.

Here are some recent pictures, including co-op pics from last Monday =)  enjoy

1/20/11

Kailey watched numerous video's on youtube about taking care of puppies.  She is excited about getting a puppy for her birthday, and wants to learn everything about how to care for them.  She has an increasing interest in Dinosaurs, and watches Dinosaur train on pbs kids, and also plays the dinosaur train game online.  We made pottery today.  Kailey made a diamond ring, and painted it.  She learning how to use the computer very well.

1/18/11

Big Kindergarten Workbook:  Math, pages 215-236

She is doing wonderful.  She has completed the book, minus counting money =)    we will be reviwing all the skills learned, and will practice counting money!  examples of worksheets to come..having printer difficulty.

1/10/11

Co-op
Arts and Crafts 11-12
Lunch&Recess 12-1
Music Class      1-2

Today is the last day of Winter break. *summery*

We've been pretty busy, and have been doing plenty of hands on activities,and spending time with friends and family.  Here are some pictures of Christmas, along with misc photos/videos taking during winter break.


Seabird Sanctuary.


Making rice crispie treats



Heritage Park


Science:  1/2/11
learned about the age, size, habitat, diet, predators,life cycle and habits of the african rock python.
Viewed several photos noting their markings, color, camoflauge abilities and eating.
We watched videos of how African rock and ball pythons catch and eat their food.
Also viewed pictures of sea monkeys (brine shrimp) and watched a video documenting how to build your own hatching tank. Learned how to make suitable water and balance the ph to optimal hacthing conditions. Also learned how to harvest the hatchlings to use as food for fish.
Also talked about ants. Viewed ants feeding each other. Trophallaxis. Learned that ants eat, then regurgitate and feed the regurgitation to other ants. Thats how ant bait kills the colony.
Jan 3rd, 2011, we saw an Eastern Screeh Owl perched on our clothesline. We observed him for a while and when he flew off, we tried to call him back with a recorded call. No luck.