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This is a turkey we saw at Hollywild Animal Park when we went there on a field trip with T's co-op on September 7, 2012.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
Animal Park
My husband had today off from work since he worked on Labor Day. So, he was able to go with T and me on a field trip with T's co-op...to an animal park.
We saw lots of animals, many of which have been featured in television shows and commercials.
This bear had the right idea. He was cooling off in the water!
We even saw a yak! ~You have to love that "letter Yy" animal. :)
It was the best sort of animal park...where the animals could be petted...
and even fed!
The most exciting part of the field trip was the open bus ride...
into the "wilds." ;o)
The animals came right up to the bus to be fed...bread, which the driver provided. :)
~Get a load of that tongue!
I loved the photo opportunities. :)
We saw lots of animals, many of which have been featured in television shows and commercials.
This bear had the right idea. He was cooling off in the water!
We even saw a yak! ~You have to love that "letter Yy" animal. :)
It was the best sort of animal park...where the animals could be petted...
and even fed!
The most exciting part of the field trip was the open bus ride...
into the "wilds." ;o)
The animals came right up to the bus to be fed...bread, which the driver provided. :)
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| "Hello?!" |
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| "Here...have some bread." |
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| "Yay!! He ate it!" |
~Get a load of that tongue!
I loved the photo opportunities. :)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Co-Op
During Welcome Time at co-op today, T met an Air Force pilot.
The Major shared about the planes he flies...
the equipment he wears...
and so many other interesting things.
In Spanish class, T made the cutest little book for reviewing letters Aa, Bb, Cc, CHch, and Dd of the Spanish alphabet.
In Art class, T learned the five elements of shape...
as he drew in his sketch book.
Afterward, T worked on his map (from last week). First, he scrunched up his map to make it look "worn."
Next, his Art teacher burned it a little.
Then, T stained his map with a mixture of tea and coffee.
Ta Da!! ~An authentic, centuries-old pirate map! ;o)
T also created a pirate flag...
looked at books about pirates...
and ate some of Polly's crackers. :)
At lunchtime, the children enjoyed eating picnic-style...on quilts on the floor. T took it to the next level! :)
In Music class, T continued with his study of Peter and the Wolf...
and of the instruments of the orchestra.
It was a good day.
The Major shared about the planes he flies...
the equipment he wears...
and so many other interesting things.
In Spanish class, T made the cutest little book for reviewing letters Aa, Bb, Cc, CHch, and Dd of the Spanish alphabet.
In Art class, T learned the five elements of shape...
- circle
- dot
- line
- curvy line
- angle
as he drew in his sketch book.
Afterward, T worked on his map (from last week). First, he scrunched up his map to make it look "worn."
Next, his Art teacher burned it a little.
Then, T stained his map with a mixture of tea and coffee.
Ta Da!! ~An authentic, centuries-old pirate map! ;o)
T also created a pirate flag...
looked at books about pirates...
and ate some of Polly's crackers. :)
At lunchtime, the children enjoyed eating picnic-style...on quilts on the floor. T took it to the next level! :)
In Music class, T continued with his study of Peter and the Wolf...
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| Peter and the Wolf book |
and of the instruments of the orchestra.
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| flute |
It was a good day.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Back to Co-Op
Today was T's first day of co-op this school year. He was such a good listener. I was so proud of him. :)
He's attending the same co-op as last year. It's held at the same place, on the same day of the week, at the same time as last year. Also, the classes being offered are the same: Spanish, Art, and Music. T's Art and Music teachers are the same as last year; his Spanish teacher is new. Last year, there were three girls and five boys (including T) in his class. This year, there are two girls and eight boys (including T) in his class.
Each week during Welcome Time (before Spanish), all of the children are together. They say the Pledge of Allegiance and the Lord's Prayer. Then, if a family has volunteered ahead of time, that family shares about something...anything! :)
Today, a family brought in their puppy. They shared about their pet, imparted information from a book about dogs, and showed a project they had completed.
Afterward (but still during Welcome Time), there is a brief Character Study each week. This year, the topics will be citizenship, diligence (studiousness), compassion, obedience, courtesy (manners), and trustworthiness. Each character trait will be studied for several weeks.
Today, the children learned about citizenship. At home, T will be working on a lapbook about citizenship. Some of the lessons will feature the book, Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney.
During Spanish, the children learned the alphabet...el alfabeto. Also, they learned a song about the five vowels...cinco vocales.
In Art, the children learned all about maps. They drew maps...and I think they will be "antiquing" them next week. :)
After lunch, the children went to Music. They started a study of the orchestra. They also enjoyed singing...
He's attending the same co-op as last year. It's held at the same place, on the same day of the week, at the same time as last year. Also, the classes being offered are the same: Spanish, Art, and Music. T's Art and Music teachers are the same as last year; his Spanish teacher is new. Last year, there were three girls and five boys (including T) in his class. This year, there are two girls and eight boys (including T) in his class.
Each week during Welcome Time (before Spanish), all of the children are together. They say the Pledge of Allegiance and the Lord's Prayer. Then, if a family has volunteered ahead of time, that family shares about something...anything! :)
Today, a family brought in their puppy. They shared about their pet, imparted information from a book about dogs, and showed a project they had completed.
Afterward (but still during Welcome Time), there is a brief Character Study each week. This year, the topics will be citizenship, diligence (studiousness), compassion, obedience, courtesy (manners), and trustworthiness. Each character trait will be studied for several weeks.
Today, the children learned about citizenship. At home, T will be working on a lapbook about citizenship. Some of the lessons will feature the book, Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney.
During Spanish, the children learned the alphabet...el alfabeto. Also, they learned a song about the five vowels...cinco vocales.
Before that, though, the teacher had each child draw (from a baggie) a little piece of paper on which was printed a Spanish name. Whatever name the child drew is to be his/her name in Spanish class this year. The name drawn will be written on worksheets; also, it is the name the child will be called by the teacher and the other students. The teacher explained that the purpose of the activity is to help the children learn Spanish pronunciation. T drew the name, Samuel...which is spelled the same in English and Spanish, but pronounced /sam WELL/ (or something close to that!) in Spanish.
In Art, the children learned all about maps. They drew maps...and I think they will be "antiquing" them next week. :)
After lunch, the children went to Music. They started a study of the orchestra. They also enjoyed singing...
and playing the rhythm sticks!
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