W E E K T E N
IF YOU’RE ABLE TO COLLECT TOILET
PAPER ROLL TUBES AND SEND THEM TO CLASS, WE WILL BE USING THEM FOR A SCIENCE
PROJECT ON WEEK 12! THANK YOU.
Today seemed like a packed day but we
managed to get through everything and have time for a fun review game.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation
suggestion for next week is posted on the blog. Feel free to print it out
so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
Japan’s Heian Period- East West
Schism of the Church
If you have CC Connected you can find
all the videos on there. Sign-in and
click on “Classical Learning Center”. Click
on the “Learning Center” Tab and scroll down to “Weekly Timeline Videos” and
choose the week you would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on
our CCBG Facebook Page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of
our English Memory Work, so feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD
for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
We used hand movements to make the
shapes of the Caribbean and sang with CCHappyMom. You can find her on YouTube. We also traced them on our maps and took time
to review the past several weeks memory work during review time.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD and I made signs
for the students to hold up.
SCIENCE:
We repeated the memory work and reviewed
during our science lab. We learned about
the Moon Phases using cookies. Yum.
MATH:
We sang with the CD and did the robot
dance.
FINE ARTS:
I sent their worksheets home. Please continue to send their tin whistles
each week. Thank you for being prepared. We started playing Mary Had a Little Lamb and
they really impressed me!
IF YOU’RE ABLE TO COLLECT TOILET PAPER ROLL TUBES AND SEND THEM
TO CLASS, WE WILL BE USING THEM FOR A SCIENCE PROJECT ON WEEK 12! THANK YOU.
We had a full class! Mrs.
Sorenson’s class joined us this week and made for a very exciting day. J
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted
on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
Byzantine Emperor Justinian- Vikings Raid and Trade
If you have CC Connected you can find all the videos on
there. Sign-in and click on “Classical
Learning Center”. Click on the “Learning
Center” Tab and scroll down to “Weekly Timeline Videos” and choose the week you
would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2. We played hot and cold, looking for the Singular Pluperfect Tense.
GEOGRAPHY:
We used hand movements to make the shapes of the Caribbean and
sang with CCHappyMom. You can find her
on YouTube.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD and I made signs for the students to hold up.
SCIENCE:
We repeated the memory work and reviewed during our science lab.
MATH:
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
I
sent their worksheets home. Please
continue to send their tin whistles each week.
Thank you for being prepared.
W E E K E I G H T
We were so surprised on how quickly we got through our day and
had extra time to spare! Way to go
Abecedarians!
IF YOU’RE ABLE TO COLLECT TOILET PAPER ROLL TUBES AND SEND THEM
TO CLASS, WE WILL BE USING THEM FOR A SCIENCE PROJECT ON WEEK 12! THANK YOU.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted
on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
This week the children
will make or do something. We will have Clara,
Elliette, Morgan and Owen present this week.
TIMELINE:
Council of Nicea- Western Roman Empire Falls to Barbarians.
If you have CC Connected you can find all the videos on
there. Sign-in and click on “Classical
Learning Center”. Click on the “Learning
Center” Tab and scroll down to “Weekly Timeline Videos” and choose the week you
would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
We used hand movements to make the shapes of the Mid-Atlantic
World and sang with CCHappyMom. You can
find her on YouTube.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD and made up fun hand motions.
SCIENCE:
We repeated the memory work and made hand signs to go along with
the drawing on our whiteboard in class.
We made solar system models that were sent home.
MATH:
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We
had a wonderful time with our tin whistles.
We talked about the different notes and practiced making our own. I sent their worksheets home. Please continue to send their tin whistles
each week. Thank you for being prepared.
W E E K S E V E N
I hope you had a blessed week.
Our family has been extremely busy and looking forward to some family
time.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted
on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
This week the children
will make or do something. We will have
Graydon, Sander, Tegan and Thad present this week.
TIMELINE:
Jesus the Messiah- India’s Gupta Dynasty
If you have CC Connected you can find all the videos on
there. Sign-in and click on “Classical
Learning Center”. Click on the “Learning
Center” Tab and scroll down to “Weekly Timeline Videos” and choose the week you
would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
We found them on the maps and circled each of the peninsulas.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD.
SCIENCE:
We repeated the memory work.
We made beautiful sun prints that will be attached to their science
journal.
MATH:
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We
had a wonderful time with our tin whistles.
I sent home a work sheet with the finger codes for each child to
practice. Please continue to send their
tin whistles each week. Thank you for
being prepared.
W E E K S I X
***PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD'S TIN WHISTLE TO CLASS WITH THEM THE NEXT SIX WEEKS!***
I hope you were able to enjoy your
time with your kiddos this week. We
enjoyed our time at Outdoor School. It
was definitely a time that Jeremy and I needed.
We love having time to take a drive somewhere because during those times
we are able to communicate what God is doing in our lives and how to properly
praise Him or press in. If any of you or
your family needs prayer, please let me know.
I would love to stand in the gap and lift your family up! I know on Community Days it can be a challenge
to have time to chat or open up, but lets make it happen. If not on Thursdays, we can make it happen
any other day. Lifting your families up
in prayer.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation
suggestion for next week is posted on the blog. Feel free to print it out
so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
India’s Mauryan Empire- John the
Baptist
If you have CC Connected you can find
all the videos on there. Sign-in and
click on “Classical Learning Center”. Click
on the “Learning Center” Tab and scroll down to “Weekly Timeline Videos” and
choose the week you would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on
our CCBG Facebook Page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of
our English Memory Work, so feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD
for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
We found the mountains and talked
about the triangles on the map. The kids
came up with different ways to remember them.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD.
1. Renaissance: like in timeline, Right hand flip over top of left
forearm for rebirth.
2. 1350- 1600: start from left to make the numbers 1, 3, 5, 0 and
move to the right and end with 1, 6, 0, 0.
3. Inventor: point to head and like you have a bright idea by
pointing above head.
4. Playwright: writing on palm of hand.
5. Artist: draw above your head like drawing on a ceiling.
6.
Scientist: cross arms like we do in lab.
SCIENCE:
Noise: cover ears
Air: plug nose
Water: make waves with hand
Land: flat ground
Thermal: make smoke hand signals
Radioactive: sign “great” like in
timeline.
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We made a family crest/ coat of arms. I'm curious to see what would go on each of the Dieter's family crest.
W E E K F I V E
These kiddos are fabulous!
They have our routine down, even in our new classroom!
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
Judah Falls to Babylon, Temple Destroyed- Persia Falls to
Alexander the Great
If you have CC Connected you can find all the videos on
there. Sign-in and click on “Classical
Learning Center”. Click on the “Learning
Center” Tab and scroll down to “Weekly Timeline Videos” and choose the week you
would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
We pretended we were seeking for a treasure and two spies (two
moms, chatting in the fellowship hall) were trying to find our treasure. We quietly found all the European Cities and
sang it to “London Bridge”.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD.
1.
100 Year’s War: 1 finger up, make a C, sign war
2.
Joan of Arc: ASL “J” turns into a big rainbow arc
3.
King: crown on head
4.
French: mustache
5.
Battle of Orleans: flex with fist, then make the letter “O”
under the fist (Fist represents Parish
and O represents Orleans).
6.
Fleas: scratch our arm
7.
Rats: scurry with hands
8.
Killed: choked our neck
9.
One out of three: three fingers up and push one down.
SCIENCE:
Adapt: hand around face
Migrate: run in place
Hibernate: sleep
I had the girls say adapt, boys say migrate and they both said
hibernate. Then switched.
MATH:
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We talked about perspective and how to make objects look as if
they were further away. I printed out
sheets with knights, trees and castles.
The kids drew the “invisible V” some called it the “A” and then we
filled in to complete our art.
We
played “Draw Your Tutor”. For each
flashcard they answered correctly, they drew one feature.
W E E K F O U R
We had a great time in our new classroom this week. The Abecedarian B class is now in the
Fellowship Hall. The kids did a wonderful
job adjusting to the new learning environment and I’m so proud of them.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted
on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
Early Native Americans- Lao-Tzu, Confucius, Buddha
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
I had the European Rivers traced on tracing papers. The kids partnered with another student to
place them on the Backline master. They
taped the tracing paper on the map and traced and labeled the river. Once they completed their “treasure maps”
they walked away with some “jewels” by making a beaded bracelet. One bead for each river found.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD.
1.
King John: crown on head
2.
Signed: pretend to sign on palm
3.
Magna Carta: Like on timeline, two pushes away from check for “great”
and make two “C’s” on palm.
4.
Limiting the king’s: arms crossed like they’re tied together to
the left side and then the right
5.
Power: break free and flex both arms.
6.
England: Like on timeline, one hand on top of the other.
7.
King: crown on hand
8.
France: make a mustache with both hands
9.
Hundered Year War: Like on timeline, one finger up, make the
letter C and fingers pointed at each other for war.
SCIENCE:
We tried to dance and be “natural” about it. We drank “water”, breathed in some “oxygen”
and went to bed at night for “nitrogen”.
MATH:
We sang with the CD. For 8s, we shot off spider webs.
FINE ARTS:
Our abstract art was loads of fun.
We
played Candyland for our review time.
W E E K T H R E E
Week 3 went very well. We
were able to accomplish everything in the time we had, even with picture
day. Way to go Abecedarian B Class! I have to thank my parent helpers each week
for this. They are very hands-on and
always quick to clean-up our messes so we can take in all the day has for
us.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted
on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
Hinduism in India- Israel’s United Kingdom
If you have CC Connected you can find all the videos on
there. Sign-in and click on “Classical
Learning Center” (far right). Click on
the “Learning Center” Tab and scroll down to “Timeline Videos” and choose the
week you would like to review!
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2.
GEOGRAPHY:
We found the Western European Countries on our Blackline Master
(in your Foundations Guide, you will find a copy). I colored my blackline master and my
classroom map in advanced to make it quicker for them to find. I also gave them a goldfish cracker so their
fish could swim to these areas.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD.
1.
Eleanor: made a cursive “e” with our right hand.
2.
Aquitaine: ASL “a”
3.
Son: pretend to hold a baby.
4.
Richard: pretended to rub thumb with fingers to show “rich”
5.
Lion: two hands pawing like a lion.
6.
Hearted: both hands pumping heart
7.
Jerusalem: hand up like worshiping
8.
Time: hold up shield
9.
Crusades: stab sword
SCIENCE:
Producers: hands out like leaves
Consumers: pretend to eat
Decomposers: wiggle like a worm
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We did an upside down drawing of a castle. They did a fabulous job!
We played Jenga. Each child pulled out a Jenga piece that was labeled with each subject. They had to pick the top flashcard of that subject and recite that weeks memory work.
W E E K T W O
Week 2 went a bit quicker than the first week. We are slowly finding ways to make geography
better in our class each week and I look forward to this week and seeing their
progress!
**PICTURE DAY: We will have pictures on Thursday, September 22,
2016. Please send your order form with
your child and I can’t wait to see those smiling faces!
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next week is posted
on the blog. Feel free to print it out so you have it handy.
TIMELINE:
Seven Wonders of the Ancient Wolrd- China’s Shang Dynasty
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG Facebook Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so
feel free to save the link and practice at home.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle 2. I
pretended to hold a present in front of me.
GEOGRAPHY:
We chanted the European Waters in class and found them on our
Blackline Master (in your Foundations Guide, you will find a copy). It took some work but we were able to do it
and I’m very proud of them for their hard work.
HISTORY:
We sang with the CD.
1. Church split: Hands praying, and split
2. Roman Catholic: ASL “r” with right hand
3. Eastern Orthodox: ASL “e” with left hand
4. William the Conqueor: ASL “w” with right hand,
flex with left
5. King: Crown over head.
6. 1066: 10 fingers, than 6 fingers, and 6 fingers again.
7. Started: Like in timeline, left hand spread open, right
pointer finger between left middle finger and pointer finger like you are
starting a car.
8. Feudalism: Like in timeline, both palms flat, making
staircase up.
SCIENCE:
I brought in pretend food and let each child pick one. They held it up during the song to show what
each consumer ate. I found the song on
CC Connected that is the tune of Veggie Tales (amybloodworth).
MATH:
We sang with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We made mirror images. I
brought in attributes blocks and had the kids draw the lines of symmetry. Then each child chose a worksheet and
completed their mirror images.
We
reviewed by playing a fishing game. I
used the flashcards and put a paperclip on each card. I found a stick and tied a string to it and
put magnets on the end. The kids tried
to catch the “fish flashcards” and had to recite their memory work.
W E E K O N E
What an amazing first day! I had a great time with all the kids and I’m
very excited to get to know each of them better!
**If you have your Science journals from last year, please send them to class with your child. If not, please send $1 for a new one to be used throughout the year. Thank you.
**If you have your Science journals from last year, please send them to class with your child. If not, please send $1 for a new one to be used throughout the year. Thank you.
PRESENTATION:
The recommended presentation suggestion for next
week is posted on the blog. Feel free to
print it out so you have it handy. I
look forward to hearing about the animal they have chosen to share about on
Thursday.
TIMELINE:
Age of Ancient Empire- Minoans and Mycenaeans
ENGLISH:
We sang the song that is posted on our CCBG
Facebook Page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as&app=desktop
I am planning to use this for all of our English Memory Work, so feel free to save the link and practice at home. I also downloaded the song from CC Connected. The user is amandacraig.
LATIN:
We sang the Latin Song on the CC CD for Cycle
2. I pretended to hold a present in
front of me.
GEOGRAPHY:
I sang a song in class that I learned with my boys
last year called “Continents & Oceans”.
Ask your child if they remember it.
J We also circled the
continents and oceans on our blackline master laminated maps, while I traced it
on our big map in class.
HISTORY:
We sang
with the CD. I also brought in props, a
Pope hat and crown and had the kids crown one another when they were the Pope.
1. 800 AD: I held up 8 fingers and pretended that I ate/eight.
1. 800 AD: I held up 8 fingers and pretended that I ate/eight.
2.
Medieval
period: one had flat, other hand swirling above and land in the middle.
3. Pople Leo III: two hands flat, fingers pointing straight above head as if tracing a hat above my head.
3. Pople Leo III: two hands flat, fingers pointing straight above head as if tracing a hat above my head.
4.
Crowned:
pretended to put a crown over head.
5.
Emperor:
ASL “e” and from one shoulder down diagonally like wearing a sash.
We
repeated the Memory work and made hand motions for each.
1.
Grassland:
fingers wiggle like grass.
2.
Deserts:
hand over forehead like you’re sweating
3.
Scrublands:
scrub your leg or arm
4.
Tundra:
holding a ton of stuff
5.
Deciduous
Forests: ASL “d” over right eye
6.
Coniferous
Forests: ASL “c” over left eye to now make binocoluars
7.
Tropical
Rain Forests: both arms reaching slowly up for big trees
For our
science lab, we are blessed to be with Mrs. Perin’s class. The “Masters B” class with be partnered with
each of the students in our class. The
labs demonstrated how a planet’s surface temperature can vary and why
satellites appear to be stationary.
MATH:
We sang
with the CD.
FINE ARTS:
We review
oiLs and had each of the kids draw on a whiteboard what each one looked
like. We then drew Charlamagne and these
will be in each child’s art portfolio that will be passed out at the end of the
year.
I had
high hopes to get to our Review Games but with a much more energetic group, we
were pleased with what we had accomplished.
I’m excited to return next week to learn more with your child and get
into our routine. I pray you have a
blessed weekend and that your son/daughter enjoyed their first day of CC.
M E E T Y O U R T U T O R:
Mrs. Fick
Hi, my name is Donna Fick and I am
excited to be the Abecedarian B tutor this year at BGCC. We are going to
have a great year learning Cycle 2 together.
To share a little about my family, I
have been married for 12 years to my husband, Jeremy. He is a civil engineer
and works in Vancouver. We have 3 boys: Bryland, (8) Jackson (7) and Graydon (5). We are
beginning our 5th year of homeschooling, and our third year at BGCC. We love Jesus with all of our hearts and are
blessed to be part of this homeschooling/ CC experience with each of you.
Our first day together will be September
8th. Here are a few important
details for the upcoming year. We have two great parent helpers this year. They
will be present each week to assist in the classroom and I am very grateful for
their efforts and the experience they will bring to our class!
Our class will be made up of:
• Tegan Jones
• Elliette Stahley
• Thad Deiter
• Morgan Sorensen
• Graydon Fick
• Clara Siedenburg
• Sander Spikkeland
• Owen Davis
SCHEDULE:
9:00 - 9:20 Assembly
9:20 - 9:50 New
Grammar
9:50 - 10:20 Snack/
Presentations
10:20 - 10:50 Science
10:50 - 11:20 Art
11:20 - 11:50 Review
11:50 - 12:00 Clean-up
12:00 - 12:20 Lunch
SUPPLIES: It would be a great help if parents can contribute to the class
supply list by bringing any of the following: Dry erase markers, Vis-à-vis, white
board spray cleaner, Magic eraser pads, diaper wipes or hand sanitizer.
SNACKS: We will have snacks each morning. Please send your child with a
simple snack and a water bottle, clearly marked with their name.
PRESENTATIONS: Presentations are an important part of the Classical
Communications program. They are a great opportunity to gain confidence and
build important skills. Each child will be strongly encouraged to participate
in our weekly presentations, which are scheduled to begin in our class at 9:50 am
this year. The suggested 2016-2017 Presentation schedule can be found on the
home page. The same schedule will be used by all tutors on the BGCC
campus.
There is no need to prepare for the
first week's presentation, as it will be an impromptu interview by your
children's tutors. For the following weeks, early preparation for weekly
presentations is encouraged to help your child feel confident and comfortable
when it is his/her time to present. They can practice their presentation at
home to siblings, parents, grandparents, pets, or even stuffed animals. If the
week's presentation is 'Show and
Tell', please be sure that the item they are bringing is
small enough to fit in their backpack in order to keep disruptions during class
at a minimum.
EMAILS/UPDATES: All parent/teacher correspondence for the class will be posted
here, on the blog. I will update the ABECEDARIAN B tab in the top menu
of the home page with a recap of the previous community day after class each
week.
If you have any issues or information
you'd like me to take into consideration as I prepare for the upcoming year,
(allergies, learning issues, personality traits, etc) please let me know. I can
be reached via email at donna.fick@gmail.com, or by phone/text @ 360.607.6576.
Thank you for allowing me this time
with your child. I pray that we have an amazing year together! See you soon!
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