Math: This week Brenden learned how to say large numbers (numbers in the thousands group). He also learned how to multiply with 3+ digits with regrouping.
English: Brenden did his copywork. In grammar he learned about the four different kinds of sentences (statements, commands, exclamations, and questions). In spelling he did a review of words from previous lessons. Here's a sample of his copywork.
Engineering: Brenden built a linkages machine all by himself. It works by holding the wheel while using the black piece in the middle to trace something. Then you attach a pen to the third side and it copies what you traced. He didn't want to attach a pen when his initial efforts to stick one in didn't work.
French: I forgot to have Brenden work on his French this week.
MALCOLM
Math: Malcolm worked on skip counting by tens. This was a really easy lesson for him.
English: In English, we started reading the Paint Brush kid, which is the sequel to the Chalk Box Kid. It's about a boy and his friend who decide to help an elderly neighbor paint his house. Malcolm also worked on reading lessons. We're doing words with consonant blends (sp, bl, cl, fl, pl, etc) at the beginning. He's also working on writing.
History: In history, we learned about the first settlers. Around 10000 BC, most people were still hunters/gatherers, but occasionally a group would find a good supply of plants and fish and would settle in one area.
Engineering: I told Malcolm to pick a linkages project to work on while Brenden did his. He responded by picking a project from the most difficult book and trying to build that. He attempted to make a crane. He got the gear shaft and three gears working but that's about as far as he went. I forgot to get a picture.
PE: Malcolm went to his trampoline and tumbling class. He did well at paying attention and he's making progress with his cartwheels and jumps.
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