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Mornings:
We Start every morning off with our prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance. Below is a picture of the prayers that we say and a video of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Not the prettiest example but that’s what we’ve been using for the past few years.
Don’t have a flag? Grab one HEREand print it out to put up somewhere… you could even let the kids make a flag to proudly display. Amazon also has some little ones like this one HERE and HERE.
After this we have our calendar time also where we go over such things as the Days of the Week, the months, and some basic math.
This one came from Lakeshore Learning.
We also like to use this song during our ‘Morning Time’ to help the kids learn the 50 States.
Tip: If you want to go to a certain week/chapter or topic simply push the ‘ctrl’ and the ‘F’ button down together and a small bar will pop up. Type in the week number or chapter number you want and it will take you to it.
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21 (Mr. Edwards Meets Santa Claus, A Scream in the Night, Indian Jamboree )
Here is our lesson plan for the week:
Language Arts
Reading:
Read Chapters 19, 20 & 21
- You can read it or let the kids help to read it aloud.
- You can also access an audio version:
Discussion Questions:
Chapter Nineteen:
- What holiday was coming up?
- What did Pa bring Christmas dinner?
- Why did the girls think Santa couldn’t come?
- Who did Mr. Edwards say he had saw? What had he sent for the girls?
- What did the girls find in their stockings?
Chapter Twenty:
- What games did the girls play with Baby Carrie?
- What did they hear? Who did Pa think it was?
- What was really screaming?
- Who killed the panther?
Chapter Twenty-One:
- How long was Pa gone?
- What did Pa trade the furs for?
- Why did Pa give Mary her package first? What had he brought for them?
- How did the Indians feel about the settlers?
Additional Reading:
Each child would complete a reading lesson from our McGuffey Primer Books or other reading materials that we chose for the day.
Younger kids will also be doing one lesson a day from Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons.
Vocabulary/Spelling:
Older Kids:
- Little House On The Prairie Adventure Week 7
- Choose five words you aren’t familiar with to look up and write down the definitions.
Parents click HERE for the answer key.**see instructions at the top of the page.
Younger Kids:
- Spelling You See Level A pages 34-38
Handwriting:
Using Spencerian Penmanship go over the instructions on p. 11-13
Writing:**
- Describe a favorite holiday meal that you had with your family.
- Continue working in your workbook.
Other Activity:
Group:
- Watch: The Indian in the Cupboard
- Watch Signing Times: Playtime Signs
- Activity: Do an activity from HERE or HERE
Older kids:
- Continue reading your book from the book list.
- Play Scrabble
- Free Choice Spelling Activity
- Bonus Points: Read to a younger sibling
Younger kids:
- Work on a letter game.
- Watch the Rock N Learn Letter Sounds DVD.
- Listening Center (Choose one book to read/listen to together)
- ABC Mouse
- Cut N Paste worksheets
- Busy Box Activity
Math
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21
You can work on a lesson in your Ray’s Arithmetic Books or other math workbook. (The lessons below reflect what we worked on.)
Group:
Rotate through these activities:
Older Kids:
- Review what you’ve learned.
- Little House on the Prairie Fractions Week 7
- Beginning Fractions & Decimals by Rock ‘N Learn
- Bubble Pop! Math Challenge Games – Gr. 3‑4
- Work on Khan Academy
Younger Kids:
- Addition (+8 and +9) Click HERE for a worksheet.
- Continue to practice writing numbers 1-20. Click HERE for worksheets.
- Bubble Pop! Math Challenge Games – Gr. 1‑2
Geography and History
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21
1. State Study
- This week we will study Nebraska.
- Complete your notebooking pages.
- Older kids can write a report about the state.
2. Continue to Research Native American Indian Tribes
- Do some independent research.
- Be sure to take notes for your report.
- Watch this video about some interesting facts:
3. Take a tour of a Prairie homestead
- Explore the People Long Ago Resource Box from Lakeshore Learning
Science
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21
1. Continue to Research Prairie Animals.
- Discuss what you learned.
Listen to these sounds:
- How would that make you feel?
2. Continue learning about simple machines.
We will be using Explore Simple Machines!: With 25 Great Projects for this study.
What are wedges? Not the shoes.
- Read pages 57-62 of your book.
- Write down these words and their definitions:
- ravine
- caravan
- Can you name four uses of wedges? p.59 Write them down.
- Do one of the activities on pages 63-67.
Watch this video for more information:
- Discuss what you learned.
3. Get to know your galaxy.
- Discuss what you learned.
Extra:
- Mystery Science
- National Geographic Kids What Animal Am I Card Game
- Lakeshore Fascinating Facts Human Body Game
Life Skills
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21
1. Just like the settlers the Indians also had routines for their lives.
- Name some of the things they may have had routines for.
- Some routines are flexible while others need to be completed in a step by step order.
- Watch this video on how they tanned the hides:
- Discuss what you learned.
- Name three things they may have used the hides for.
- Write out a Sequencing Worksheet for the tanning routine.
- What would happen if someone did the steps out of order or forgot a step?
2. Ways to help around the house like Laura
Dusting is a necessary chore as dust can build up quickly around the house. I always loved it when my Mom-mom let me help dust. I was always so very careful with all of the knick knacks she had because I didn’t want to break anything.
Below we will also learn about wiping up smudges which can be done at the same time as dusting.
How to dust:
- Gather your supplies:
- Duster, mitt, cloth, or other tool
- Dusting spray
- Spray the dusting tool with spray.
- Be careful not to spray yourself or someone else
- Dust each item carefully but thoroughly.
- Items you can dust:
- coffee table
- end tables
- lamps
- booshelf
- TV
- Window sills
- pictures
- other items as directed by your parents.
- Check the room to see if you missed anything.
- Put away your supplies.
Smudges happen a lot in our home. It seems like no sooner do we clean them up then I see even more here and there. We go through the house about once a week, after we dust, and wipe down the furniture, light switches, and door knobs. This helps to keep everything looking nice and clean.
How to wipe smudges
- Gather the items needed:
- Spray a small amount of cleaner on your rag.
- Gently but thoroughly clean items with smudges:
- telephones
- TVs
- remotes
- light switches
- knick knacks
- doorknobs
- handles
- mirrors
- other shiny surfaces
- Check to see if you missed any spots.
- Move from one item to the next.
- Put away the supplies when you are finished.
3. Character
We will be focusing on OBEDIENCE this unit. If you don’t have the book we used you can go HERE and download a lesson plan guide to use in your home.
Memorize: Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. – Colossians 3:20
We will be studying obedience during this unit. What is obedience?
- Review what we have learned.
- Have there been times over the past week when it was hard to obey but Jesus helped you?
- Have you been remembering to pray?
Watch this video about someone who disobeyed God:
- What did Samuel tell Saul that God wanted him to do?
- Did Saul obey?
- Did his disobedience make God happy?
- Did Saul repent?
- What happened to Saul because he disobeyed?
- God wants us to obey Him. He also wants children to obey their parents.
- Pray for God’s help to obey.
4.Manners
Continue to practice your good manners everywhere you go.
Print out a list of Important Manners HERE. Post it somewhere you can see everyday.
- Which ones do you need to work on?
- Play ‘What Should You Do? A game of Consequences’ to practice making good choices.
5. Memory Verse
We will be memorizing Psalm 8 during this unit study. Print it HERE.
- Work on memorizing a verse during the week for a special prize.
- Verse 7: All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
- Older kids can copy the memory verse down in their notebook.
6. Fun Activities
- Help plan a holiday meal and make a grocery list to go with it.
- Show someone how you are good neighbor by doing something nice for them.
- We read the word ‘bootjack’ in this section. Do you know what a bootjack is?
- Click HERE to see one.
7. Bonus Skills — Choose one or two to work on
Practice these until you finish this unit study and then we will move on to another new skill.
Kids Cook Real Food
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Work on: Bonus Lesson: Potato Salad
- Help to prepare a meal using your new skills.
Skill Trek:
- Work on at least one task a week.
- Practice your new skill this week.
Memorize the books of the Bible:
- Try it now without the teaching:
Learn about camping.
- Learn how to build a campfire and give it a try, with your parent’s permission.
- You will need to gather your own tinder.
- Build and light your fire with supervision. NEVER light a fire without an adult present!
- Extra Points for building two or more different types of fires.
Here’s a video to get you started:
Learn about Herbs.
Mullein: The Ear and Lung Herb
- Let’s look at Mullein HERE.
- You can also check out this link HERE for more information.
- Read pages 58- 66 of A Kid’s Herb Book: For Children of All Ages for information and a story about Mullein.
- Bonus points if you make a recipe using Mulleinor Mullein Oil.
- Discuss what you learned.
- Be sure to jot down some notes.
- Research some herbs that the Indians may have used in their cooking.
PE, Health & Safety
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21
1. Wild Animal Safety
When they heard the scream at night Pa thought it may have been a neighbor needing help. He soon realized it was a panther and came back home quickly.
- Wild animals can be dangerous. Do you know what to do to stay safe if you encounter a wild animal?
- Discuss what you have learned.
- What kinds of wild animals could you encounter where you live?
- How will you keep yourself safe?
2. Games/Outdoor Play
Laura and Mary played games with each other and Baby Carrie. Try any of the games listed below or choose your favorite game to play. These would be really good games for when you are stuck inside the house.
- Play Hopscotch p. 131 of The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book by Guy Bailey
- Patty Cake
- Hide the Thimble
- Bean Porridge Hot
- Cat’s Cradle
You can find more games and activities in this book:
Music, Arts & Crafts
You can find more Native American crafts and activities HERE , HERE, HERE and a FREE printable coloring book HERE.
Week 7: Chapters 19, 20 & 21
Crafts:
1. Make musical instruments:
- Make a Rainstick. Instructions HERE
- Native American Inspired Shakers
- Outdoor Musical Play – Make Your Own Bullroarer!
- 10 SIMPLE MUSIC INSTRUMENTS KIDS CAN MAKE
2. Christmas
Art:
Music:
Some more Plains Indian Music:
Kirby's Kabin Blog 