What We Studied
We continued our study of weather and finished our reading of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. We also slowed down a bit and let some thing go. And I spent some time planning our our second semester.
Literature and Poetry
We finished reading The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. I was super excited to finish my re-reading of this volume. On Saturday night, we watched the newer movie version. Arthur loved it, but was scared at a few parts. He’s very sensitive about movies and television shows right now. On Friday, we did a literature study of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in connection with our weather unit. Arthur loved comparing the book to the movie version.
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
Pickles to Pittsburgh by Judi Barrett
Planet of the Pies by Judi Barrett
Math
Another big review week for math. We played some math games, did some Khan Academy, and did some review sheets.
Mummy Math by Cindy Neuschwander
Math Potatoes by Greg Tang
Social Studies
We did a mini study of the Native groups of the Southeast with focus on the Cherokee and the Seminole. We also finished watching the PBS documentary Native America. It was such a great series. I was sad that we reached the end. We also did a mini study on the continent of Europe.
The Southeast Indians Daily Life in the 1500s by Kathy Jo Slusher-Haas
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp
Osceola by Santana Hunt
The Cherokees by Michelle Levine
The Cherokees by Anne M. Todd
We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
We are Grateful by Traci Sorell
Europe by Sandra Newman
Europe by Mary Lindeen
Introducing Europe by Chris Oxlade
Science
We carried over our weather study into this week. Specifically we studied extreme weather and a bit of climate change. We also watched an interesting NOVA episode about tornadoes and tornado prediction. Plus we watched a few Magic School Bus episodes about weather formation and weathering.
Tornado or Dust Devil? by Josh Plattner
Tornadoes! by Gail Gibbons
Raindrop, Plop! by Wendy Cheyenne Lewison
Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Hurricane or Waterspout? by Josh Plattner
What Makes a Blizzard? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Hurricanes! by Gail Gibbons
Winter Storm or Blizzard? by Kelly Doudna
I Don’t Like Rain! by Sarah Dillard
Good Night, Wind by Linda Elovitz Marshall
Rain by Sam Usher
Snow by Sam Usher
Worm Weather by Jean Taft
Watch Out for Muddy Puddles! by Ben Faulks
Storm by Sam Usher
Raindrops All Around by Charles Ghigna
Puddle by Richard Jackson
Home in the Rain by Bob Graham
Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori
Like a Windy Day by Frank and Devon Asch
Art
None formal this week.
Music
Our composer was Johann Strauss Jr. I love his waltzes and Arthur enjoyed more of them. I think he liked the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka the most.
Unit Theme
Our theme was Thankfulness in anticipation of Thanksgiving. We we all also continue this theme into next week.
It’s Thanksgiving Poems by Jack Pretlutsky
Giving Thanks by Ellen Surrey
The Can-Do Thanksgiving by Marion Hess Pomeranc
Gobble Gobble Mr. Wobble by Becky Cummings
Thanksgiving Rules by Laurie Friedman
We Gather Together by Wendy Pfeffer
Over the River by Derek Anderson
Thanksgiving and Other Festivals of the Harvest by Betsy Richardson
Thanksgiving Mice by Bethany Roberts
Gobble Gobble by Cathryn Falwell
‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
Gobble Gobble Crash by Julie Stiegemeyer
Thanksgiving Day at Our House by Nancy White Carlstorm
Thelonius Turkey Lives! by Lynn Rowe Reed
Misc. - Random picture books read
Green on Green by Dianne White
Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett
Thomas and Friends: Thomas and the Piglets
Little Taco Truck by Tanya Valentine and Jorge Martin
Henry and Mudge: The First Book by Cynthia Rylant
Encore, Opera Cat! by Tess Weaver
Dino School: Peter Can Fly! by Bonnie Williams
Why Should I Protect Nature by Jen Green
Honk! Splat! Vroom! by Barry Gott (a Quentin favorite)
Highs
Love Arthur’s enthusiasm for our weather unit (and science in general).
Doing a math review week was definitely a good choice.
Lows
I’m missing our history lessons.
Next Week
We are having an off-week in terms of scheduling and planning. I have a few small packets made up to do some math and language arts review. I also have some leftover Thanksgiving themed activities to do each day. So a bit of an informal week for Thanksgiving.
Next up on the TBR pile:
