WEEK 17:
Hey Parents! It was so fun this last week watching the kids get excited about sharing the "love" in giving valentines to one another. Our kids are so blessed with such a precious community to learn and grow with. They also had a BLAST painting with really thick paint and using a new technique and leaving brush strokes in their paintings. Their portfolios are filling up fast, I can't wait for you to see them at the end of the year.
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell: your choice". Who gave it to you? What does it look like? Where/when did you get it? Why do you like it? Skill is Articulation. Speak clearly so your audience can understand you.
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Area of a square (Cycle 2 CD), We chanted while tracing the outside of a square with our pointer fingers.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we just chanted the "Noun" sentence as there was no song for this part)
(we just chanted the "Noun" sentence as there was no song for this part)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located Central Europe on our placemat maps and used Mr. Bean (dry kidney bean) and had him travel from one country to the next as we said them out loud.
WEEK 16:
Hey Parents! Last week was so fun as we painted our landscapes and talked about different techniques, styles, and ways we could all make our original masterpieces. We also enjoyed leaning about Newton's first law of motion and putting it to the test. I love seeing the kids as they think through and give their guesses to what they think will happen when we do our experiments.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
A few important REMINDERS for this upcoming week*
1) This week we are sharing Valentine's with our friends, so don't forget to bring yours to share and a paper bag or ziplock to bring them home in. 
2) This Friday Night is our BG Community Renaissance Banquet ($20 a family) and it is encouraged to dress up, so get your costumes together for Friday night and drop your money off in the provided envelope on Thursday!!!
3) During the banquet we will have a microphone available and everyone will get a chance at being the Jester! The kids (and adults) are encouraged to share clean silly jokes. Be sure to pick one out and practice so you are ready to share!
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. As always, If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail. Happy Monday, prayed over you all today and praying that God is doing mighty things in your home and in your homeschooling this week!
-Janell Sorensen
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell about a Missionary or someone in church history". Show a picture of a Missionary and tell what he or she did. Skill is Volume: Speak with appropriate loudness so your audience can hear you.
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Area of a rectangle (Cycle 2 CD), We chanted while tracing the outside of a rectangle with our pointer fingers.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we just chanted the "verb" sentence as there was no song for this part)
(we just chanted the "verb" sentence as there was no song for this part)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located Balkans on our placemat maps and used Mr. Bean (dry kidney bean) and had him travel from one country to the next as we said them out loud.
WEEK 14:
Hey Parents! Last week was a doozy after coming down with a yucky flu as a community, but it was wonderful to see those who were able to make it back for community Thursday. Surprisingly our Abecedarian class was almost all in attendance! We missed those of you who weren't able to make it. We learned about heat energy in science, and we also learned about and acted like the famous scientist and artist Carl Linnaeus. We traced and drew needles, branches, leaves, and flowers and observed the patterns and characteristics that made them unique. If you get a chance to find some plants in your yard, you can continue your observations in your nature journals at home!
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell Poetry". Memorize and recite a poem. Skill is Behavior: Pinpoint distracting behavior and eliminate it.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell Poetry". Memorize and recite a poem. Skill is Behavior: Pinpoint distracting behavior and eliminate it.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. As always, If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Linear Equivalents (Cycle 2 CD), We chanted while holding out "guesstimated" lengths of measurements.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the "Adverb" jingle part of this video)
(we sang the "Adverb" jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located Baltic Europe on our placemat maps and used Mr. Bean (dry kidney bean) and had him travel from one country to the next as we said them out loud.
WEEK 9:
Hi parents! My family has been so sick with the flu. We missed being with everyone last week and I have a HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Angie & Mr. Heiko Deiter for filling in for us as we tended to our sick kiddos. Below is what I would have done in class & what our upcoming presentation recommendation is. Looking forward to seeing you all Thursday!
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Tell about your favorite animal". Tell interesting facts about it and why it is your favorite. You could even share your fun facts about your animal and have the class guess what animal you are trying to describe! Skill (review): Confidence, eye contact, volume, articluation, poise, expression, gestures, & tempo.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Tell about your favorite animal". Tell interesting facts about it and why it is your favorite. You could even share your fun facts about your animal and have the class guess what animal you are trying to describe! Skill (review): Confidence, eye contact, volume, articluation, poise, expression, gestures, & tempo.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD), We did forward punches (not at each other) as we sang them aloud. And then marched around the room too.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the "Interrogative Pronouns" jingle part of this video)
(we sang the "Interrogative Pronouns" jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located the islands that make up the Caribbean on our placemat maps and used Mr. Bean (dry kidney bean) and had him travel from one island to the next as we said them out loud.
WEEK 7:
Hi parents! We had so much fun starting Tin Whistle last week! The kids couldn't wait to have their chance to blow it. They have been learning good Tin Whistle etiquette and I'm so excited for them to learn more basic music theory. Mr.s Bronwyn and I even sang a little duet (on the spot) to show them the difference between Harmony and Melody. So fun!
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Make or Do something" (Up to 5 minutes). Show and tell us how to make or do something. Our entire class will be participating this week as they tend to struggle even making it to the 5 minute mark, so I think we will have plenty of time. You will have next week OFF of presentations! The skill we will be working on is Poise: Be calm, cool, and collected. Stand tall and still. Calmly and confidently continue, even if something goes wrong.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Make or Do something" (Up to 5 minutes). Show and tell us how to make or do something. Our entire class will be participating this week as they tend to struggle even making it to the 5 minute mark, so I think we will have plenty of time. You will have next week OFF of presentations! The skill we will be working on is Poise: Be calm, cool, and collected. Stand tall and still. Calmly and confidently continue, even if something goes wrong.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD), We did forward punches (not at each other) as we sang them aloud. And then marched around the room too.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the Possessive Adjectives jingle part of this video)
(we sang the Possessive Adjectives jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located European Peninsulas on our placemat maps and used Mr. Bean (dry kidney bean) and had him travel from one peninsula to the next as we said them out loud.
WEEK 6:
Hi parents! We hope you had a wonderful break off of school. I know as for the Sorensen household, we were ALL missing your faces but enjoyed our down time very much! Can't wait to see you later this week!
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell: Geography". Choose one of the places we've learned in our Geography memory work. Show us a picture (or draw) and tell us a few interesting facts about the landscape and/or history/people of the area. Expression: Make your voice interesting by varying your tone and volume and using pauses to enhance your presentation.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell: Geography". Choose one of the places we've learned in our Geography memory work. Show us a picture (or draw) and tell us a few interesting facts about the landscape and/or history/people of the area. Expression: Make your voice interesting by varying your tone and volume and using pauses to enhance your presentation.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD), We did forward punches (not at each other) as we sang them aloud. And then marched around the room too.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the Possessive Pronouns jingle part of this video)
(we sang the Possessive Pronouns jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located European Mountains on our placemat maps and used a dry erase marker to locate the Mountains and review the European countries by blob mapping them.
WEEK 5:
Hi parents! We had a great time last week as we learned about perspective in art. The kids loved working together to make another master piece for their portfolios that we will be sending home with them at the end of the year. They have also been enjoying the opportunity to come alongside the Journeyman B class with Mrs. Becki Neuman as we study Science together. This last week we talked about Galaxy's, what they are and how Scientists believe that they are expanding. We also learned about the barycenter and how that affects balance with the planets and moon.
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell about a favorite piece of art". Choose a painting or picture from an art book or print a picture online. Tell what you like about it, how it makes you feel, what is going on in the picture and point out the 5 basic shapes (OILS) if you can. The skill we will be working on is Articulation: Speak clearly to your audience so they can hear you.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell about a favorite piece of art". Choose a painting or picture from an art book or print a picture online. Tell what you like about it, how it makes you feel, what is going on in the picture and point out the 5 basic shapes (OILS) if you can. The skill we will be working on is Articulation: Speak clearly to your audience so they can hear you.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD), We did pushups as we sang them aloud.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the Objective Pronouns jingle part of this video)
(we sang the Objective Pronouns jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located European Cities on our placemat maps and used a dry erase marker to locate the cities and review the European countries by blob mapping them.
WEEK 3:
Happy Monday! This last week we had a wonderful time of learning and growing together. I think everyone enjoyed learning about Saturn and it's beautiful rings. We are blown away by how perfectly our God has created the universe and holds it all together. The kids had good energy and transitioned smoothly as we fit in school pictures. Everyone looked so handsome and beautiful wearing their Sunday best. I'm pretty biased but think I have the cutest class!
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell" your choice. Tell us about one of your favorite things. Who gave it to you? What does it look like? Where/when/how did you get it? Why do you like it? The skill we will be working on is, Volume: Speak with appropriate loudness so your audience can hear you.
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and Tell" your choice. Tell us about one of your favorite things. Who gave it to you? What does it look like? Where/when/how did you get it? Why do you like it? The skill we will be working on is, Volume: Speak with appropriate loudness so your audience can hear you.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos (Look for The woman in the light blue shirt)
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD), We looked at a clock that I drew on the board and counted by 5's around the clock.
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the Pronoun Order jingle part of this video)
(we sang the Pronoun Order jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located Western European Countries on the map placemats using our pointer finger. We placed our finger on each country and said them out loud.
WEEK 2:
Hey everyone! We had a GREAT second week. Everyone was feeling much more comfortable and I saw a lot more progress and confidence as they did their presentations this week. They had a neat opportunity to work alongside the older kids in Mrs. Becki's class during Science and learn about refraction. I love having them work with the older kids as they set such a great example of good listening and participation.
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Recite a Bible Verse". Memorize and recite a verse from the Bible. The skill we will be working on is, Eye Contact: Look at each member of the audience to make them feel special and to prepare their hearts for the message you have to share. "People don't care how much we know until they know how much we care."
Latin: song (Cycle 2 CD)
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Recite a Bible Verse". Memorize and recite a verse from the Bible. The skill we will be working on is, Eye Contact: Look at each member of the audience to make them feel special and to prepare their hearts for the message you have to share. "People don't care how much we know until they know how much we care."
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we sang the pronoun jingle part of this video)
(we sang the pronoun jingle part of this video)
Science: We chanted aloud in different "silly" voices.
Geography: We located European Waters on the map placemats using our pointer finger as a ship. We placed our finger on each water and said them out loud.
WEEK 1:
Hey everyone! Our first week went VERY well as we got to know one another and adjust to some classroom structure. I was so happy to see so many smiling faces and most everyone was excited to participate and learn. The kids had a fun time learning that heat is a type of energy and how to read a Thermometer. They also enjoyed learning about their basic OILS as they learned step by step how to draw a dragon!
Presentation: This upcoming week's presentation topic is "Show and tell a Story". Tell us in your own words while showing a picture from a book or acting it out with props. The skill we will be working on is, Confidence: Trust and rely in God to boldly share your message.
I've listed below some of the ways we practiced our first week of New Grammar information. The Timeline song, Latin songs, Math songs, & History songs can be found on your CC Cycle 2 Audio CD's. I also used some hand motions and jingles that I found on CC connected and the usernames are listed. If you have any questions or need more details please let me know via text or e-mail.
-Janell Sorensen
Timeline: song and hand motions from classical conversations.com>CC Connected>>File Sharing>Learning Center>Timeline Videos
Math: Skip counting songs (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
History: song (Cycle 2 CD)
English: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YaRR3p7as
(we said 8 parts of speech and clapped along)
(we said 8 parts of speech and clapped along)
Science: Sang to "Home Home on the Range" found on CC Connected, Username: Dresilver
Geography: We located continents and oceans on the map placemats using Mr. Bean (a dried bean) as we placed him on each continent and said them out loud.
M E E T Y O U R T U T O R:
Mrs. Sorensen
Hi there! My name is Janell Sorensen, and I am the Abecedarian A tutor at BGCC. This is my third year tutoring this 4-5 year old age group and I am so excited to meet and have your son/daughter in my class for the 2016-2017 school year!
First, a little bit about my family and I. My husband, David, and I have been married for 14 years. He is an Independent General Contractor and God has graciously allowed Sorensen Construction to be in business for 13 years serving the Clark & Cowlitz County specifically. We have been blessed with 5 children: Payton (9) Ethan (7) Morgan (5) Landon (4) and Emmalyn (1). We are beginning our sixth year of homeschooling and our third year at BGCC. First and foremost we love our Lord. We also love the great outdoors, having a dance party randomly in the kitchen, telling jokes & laughing together. I'm also adjusting to farm life on our 10 acres in Woodland (where my hubby grew up) and are loving our cows and the room to run!
Our first community day is coming right up, (Sept 8th) and I would like to share a few important classroom details for the upcoming year. We have one scheduled bathroom break for this age group during Foundations, however if you can be sure to take them before CC starts, that will help us as we stay the course in class. Thank you! Our parent helpers for the year are Mrs. Bronwyn Deiter, and Mrs. Amber Langliers. They will be present each week to assist your child in the classroom while helping to maximize tutoring efforts and ensure classroom management according to BGCC’s policies. I am very grateful for their efforts and the experience they will be bringing to class this year!
Your child may be interested in seeing who will be in their class this year. Our class will be made up of:
• Simon Langliers
• Grace Ordway
• Louisa Deiter
• Corey Neuman
• Scarlett Morse
• Landon Sorensen
• Esme' Stahley
• Drew Rodriguez
SCHEDULE:
9:00 - 9:15 Assembly
9:15 - 9:50 New Grammar
9:50 - 10:20 Science
10:20 - 10:50 Snack/Presentation
10:50 - 11:20 Review Grammar
11:20 - 11:50 Art
11:50 - 12:00 Clean-up
12:00 - 12:20 Lunch
SUPPLIES: If there is any way you can contribute to our class supply list by bringing any of the following, that would be a HUGE blessing as we use these items weekly. Fine tip dry erase markers, white board spray cleaner, Magic eraser pads or diaper wipes. Thank you!
SNACKS: We will have snack time at 10:20 each morning. Please send your child with a simple snack (2-3 low mess items) 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 10:30am this year. The suggested 2016-2017 Presentation schedule can be found on the home page. For our age group I encourage that you try to have your child follow the suggested presentation schedule, but the goal is that they would get up and learn to feel comfortable in front of their peers. So if “show and tell” is what they want to do here or there, by all means do it. There is a ton of freedom in presentation subject just as long as there is intention in preparing and presentation. We want them {and you} to enjoy this part of CC and not dread it. The same recommended 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 further on for the Abecedarian A class will be posted on our community blog at this following link http://bgccfoundations.blogspot.com and I will update our class under Homepage> Foundations> Mrs. Sorensen with a recap of the previous community day after class each week along with any announcements or additional information. Please be sure to save this webpage under your “favorites” and check this often so you can easily have our co-op information, class information, updates, and announcements at your fingertips.
I have already been preparing and I am really excited about this upcoming CC year. If you have any issues or information you'd like me to take into consideration as I prepare (allergies, learning issues, personality traits, etc) please let me know. I can be reached via email at jd_sorensen@yahoo.com, or by phone/text @ 360.518.6976
Thank you for allowing me this time with your child. I pray that CC is a means in which they may know God and make him known. I look forward to being a part of their experience! Welcome to our class.
Blessings,
Janell Sorensen
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