PreK - Week 21

This week we started Unit 3 - Abraham and His Descendants. In history we read about how the people spread out after the Tower of Babel. For one of our activities, Samuel had to learn to pack an overnight back and then go on a "journey" just like the people did when they left the Tower of Babel. He liked learning to fold clothes and pack and is looking forward to the next time he goes to Grandma's house and can pack all by himself!

We also read about God calling Abraham to leave Ur and go to the land that He had promised and how God would make Abraham's descendants more numerous than the stars. In science, we learned about stars. We read a few library books about them. We also did an activity where Samuel laid on the floor and shined a flashlight on the ceiling as his star. He made it twinkle by flashing it on and off, made a falling star zoom across the ceiling, and many other fun things. He really liked that activity.

We started memorizing Proverbs 20:11 - Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is good and right. We've talked about how Abraham's actions of following God showed that he was a faithful and righteous man.

We also learned the letter J this week. Samuel has actually been taking his time with his handwriting this week and is doing a great job. We're also still reading and loving The Adventures of Reddy Fox. Samuel gets so excited each day when I pull out the book and can't wait to see what happens next. I've really been suprised at how well he listens and pays attention since there are very few pictures. Adam and I may start trying to read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to him at bedtime if he continues to do well with Reddy Fox.

In math, we've started comparing sets and learning about how to figure out one more or one less. Samuel is doing a great job with it and seems to enjoy math.

And now, for the big announcement....Samuel finished Hooked on Phonics 1st Grade this week! He was so excited and called Daddy at work to tell him that he was done with his book. We will be starting Hooked on Phonics 2nd Grade next week.

Working on his J letter sheet

Working on a page in his Rod & Staff workbook (readiness skills)

Packing his overnight bag

Coloring the picture on his handwriting page

Practicing math - I gave Samuel a card and he had to count out the right number of legos and then tell me what number would be one less

Another Rod & Staff workbook page