Rules Schmules

Just another day living the dream!

You know ... hanging out with the boy at a new gym place.

 

But then on the way out the parents were given a copy of the rules of the gym.

New Things

Somehow I neglected to teach my children how to start the dishwasher. 

Until now. Now they know. 

 

 And M is away; poor guy. 

 

Week 13 Nov28-Dec2

Writing- Alliteration

Grammar-

Math- Decimal Word Problems

History- 1st Kings of England

Science- Nutritional Chemistry Lab

Extra-Curricular

Hockey

Swimming

Phone Pictures

Found some good pics on my phone today. 

Nothing better than a mid-day cuddle. 

"Go stand by Ern", I said. Guess I should have been clear I was expecting him to face the camera. Goof. 

 

After dinner and a game of Racko Ern joined me at Charlie's training class. 

Good job Charlie. 

These are from the Potluck lunch we had at church a couple of weeks ago. 

 

Why the cowboy hat? 

I was trying to represent Alberta. 

School Pics

This year's school pictures for E have already arrived but I still haven't taken A's picture.

So far .... this is what I've got.

 

This is just a gratuitous shot of the big kid.

Monday's Here

This weekend was A's first hockey tournament.

You can tell by the bags under my eyes that there was at least one early game.
He played really well and was happy to have family in the stands.

And then there's these two .... Lol!

When I was younger, the mom of my best friend used to call us Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber.

I don't know what just made me think of that .... haha.

Nov21-25 Week 12

Writing- Organize Ideas; Alliteration

Grammar-

Math- + and - Decimals

History- Norseman

Science- Nutritional Chemistry

Extra-Curricular

Movie-Fantastical Beasts

Skills of the Wild

Hockey

Swimming

Shakespeare Workshop

1-2 Punch

E has taken up a new activity.

He gets an amazing workout at the training sessions and the coaches are over and above friendly.

After she taped his hands today she was teaching him the 'Boxing Pose'.

To do a science experiment first you have to gather your supplies 

(including a camera to document the awesomeness).

Then you have to follow the instructions, cross your fingers and hold your breath.

Because for some reason ..... a LOT of the experiments do not come off as expected.

It's kind of like when you see that fancy cake on a Pinterest page and think, 

"I can do that". How often  does your final result resemble the first picture?

Those are pretty much the same odds for home science experiments.

Shockingly, this one worked just as it was supposed to. 

Titrating ammonia into a solution of vinegar and cabbage juice dye he was able to see when the solution changed from mostly acidic to mostly basic.

Chillin'

Best times with Best Friends

Week 11 Nov14-18

Writing- Point of View; Hyperbole

Grammar- Commonly Misspelled Words

Math- Unit2Test; Decimals

History-

Science- Ph; Titration

Extra-Curricular

Skills of the Wild

Hockey

Co-op- Christmas in France

Hard Pill to Swallow

It would appear from this picture that E is being helpful while I shop for yarn.

Wrong!! 

He was being a pill; throwing yarn, causing a ruckus, and teasing me about colour choices.

Here's the other little pill.

Sometimes I feel like he's not taking the whole 'school time' thing as seriously as I am.

Walks Before the Chill

I think we've had the last of the Fall weather. Sigh.

We're squeezing in all the walks we can!

Nov 7-11 Week 10

Writing- Point of View; Hyperbole

Grammar- Commonly Misspelled Words

Math- Review before Test

History- Draw a LongShip

Science- Acids & Bases

Extra-Curricular

Indoor Gym

Skills of the Wild

Hockey

Co-op- Light and Sound

Swimming

Fall Walk

A great thing about this time of year are the walks.

 

We started a unit of Acids and Bases and did an experiment using boiled cabbage as a pH indicator.

Eye Did It

At first, he was adamant he would not be participating.

Then, he said he'd watch.

But in the end, curiosity got the better of him and he joined in.

The dissection of a cow eyeball. Very cool.

This picture was taken while he was trying to work up the courage to touch it for the first time.

End of Weekend

This guy scored in his game on Saturday ...
and got the Helmet of Awesomeness for his efforts.

My selfie-taking skills have not improved.
But you get the idea ... we went for a great walk on Sunday evening.

Week 9 Oct31-Nov4

Writing- Simile

Grammar-

Math- Equations; Review

History- Kingdom of the Franks

Science- Acids & Bases; Make and Test Ph Paper

Extra-Curricular

Skating

Skills of the Wild

Hockey

Co-op- Light and Sound

Swimming

Reading the Lines

Our science is really focused on having science activities/experiments with every topic.

This week was 'Intro. to Chemistry' as a topic and the activity was 'Reading the Meniscus'.

Despite the outlay of cash for the program and the amount of time it takes to get the supplies each week .... it's totally worth it.

(And thanks to UncleJay I won't have to find any supplies for the Physics unit because he sent a great kit for them to use.)

 

There was an upset in the Cribbage world. 

Adm/Grandad lost to Erc/Mchael!!

This is just a gratuitous photo of the pups.

Gone Wild

We heard about a program from a friend of ours that sounded like something A would love.
Here he is trying out his new outdoor hat.

Earth Skills &Activities
-​Nature Awareness & Interpretation-Climbing-Tool Use-Nature Crafts-Fire Starting-Shelter Building-Food & Poisonous Plant ID-Environmental Stewardship-Learning the Lives and Languages of Animals-Meeting Human Needs in a Sustainable Manner-
Most of our programming is held outdoors in nature. 
Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather - only inappropriate clothing.
And they will be journaling their experiences.​

And because that hat is just so cool, the brother had to try it too.

Here They Grow

Oct 24-28 Week 8

Writing- Simile/ Describing

Grammar-Sentence Types

Math- Dist.Prop; Equations

History- East of China

Science- Intro. to Chemistry

Extra-Curricular

Quidditch

Skills of the Wild

Hockey

Co-op- Light and Sound

Swimming