Homeschool Co-op Semester Ends
11/19/2018
Another
homeschool co-op semester has come to an end. Our co-op meets for 12 weeks in the fall and then takes a break until spring when we'll meet for 12 weeks again.
As a big group we memorized Philippians 4:4-9 this semester: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received from me or heard from me or seen in me, put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you!"
My
oldest daughter had these classes this semester: Show Choir, Introduction to
Economics, Study Hall and Beauty School. Above is her Show Choir class performing "Hot Chocolate." They also did a song called "Ugly Christmas Sweater."
My
oldest son signed up for: Gym, Games, Science in the Bible, and Public
Speaking. He always loves Gym. His games class involved learning some new games and even making a few games, including this Foosball game. In Public Speaking class, he learned how appropriate behavior for public places like restaurants, stores and libraries.
My
littler girl was in Preschool with her best friend Addie. She absolutely loved
co-op this year. She loved her teachers and seeing Addie on a weekly basis. The
Preschool class wraps up the semester with a Pajama Party and a movie. So much
fun this semester! My girl and Addie will both be moving up to Kindergarten
classes in the spring semester, so they received a diploma as a Preschool
Graduate at the final program.
My
two littlest boys were in the Nursery. I was in there with them for 2 of the 4
hours this semester. My 3-year-old did great in there, not caring whether I was
there or not. He has come a long way over the last year!
My 1-year-old also did
very well. He has always been a little more independent and less attached, so he
too didn't mind whether I was present or not with him the nursery.
The schedule
in the nursery is:
1st hour - free play and storytime
2nd hour - Cheerio snacks
3rd hour - free play and a craft
(as well as a change of all diapers)
4th hour - Goldfish snacks and clean up
I
taught a Senior High Speech class this semester. I've taught this material
before, a few years ago. I had 5 students who presented object, demonstration,
inspirational, persuasive, impromptu and historical-character speeches throughout
the semester. In this picture, student Ellie is handling a cockroach, which fellow student Nolyn brought in for his speech on cockroaches as pets.
We're thankful once again for our co-op -- for the friends we've made, for all that we've learned together, for the focus on glorifying God and learning Scripture together, for the freedom to gather together and learn together.
