ROCKS!

I have been excited about this unit for about a month.  This is what got me motivated to get our homeschooling schedule in order.

Rocks.

Yes, rocks.

They collect them every chance they get.  Finally the light went on that we should study them. 

We learned the three types, igneous (formed by volcanoes), sedimentary and metamorphic.  We had to do baking soda volcanoes of course.  We did the sink float test for all the rocks in our rock classifying kit.  They loved using magnifying glasses and although they haven't quite figured them out, it was still cute. 

Thankfully, Michelangelo fit right in with rocks.  Wejob!udied David.  Since he was a sculptur, we were able to talk about that and we even made some clay.  It was supposed to harden, but after sitting most of the day, we didn't want to wait any longer.  So, of course we hit them with a hammer.  The boys love breaking things (what boy doesn't?) And on Freddie's first attempt, he hit the plate.... The clay was on the ground, not the plate.  I don't know how it happened. 

They have actually retained some information they learned. 

We are also working on a little math and Freddie worked on classifying small, medium and large cards. For only being the first time, he did a great job! Cedrik is enjoying Bob books and he downy fight about those like he ends up doing after a few weeks of the reading lesson. I'm hoping to continue to listen and understand his reading needs so I don't push him too fast, but also, so I don't miss the opportunity. 

Books: Everyone Needs a Rock, Rocks are Lively, Julie the Rockhound, and various research books.