Spelling - go over word list for this week...test on Thursday.
Reading - discuss excerpt from "Little Women" including some background information about the Civil War, and the characters in the story.
Writing - explain how to learn about a character, for example, what he/she says, actions, and what others say about him/her. Give handout and explain/give examples.

Spelling - call out words...write in cursive.
Grammar - go over parts of speech...give handouts - circle word in each box that does not belong, for example, if 3 words are nouns and 1 a verb, then circle the verb. Next, complete sentences with the correct word (three words to choose from). Then, read paragraphs and rewrite the paragraph by combining or leaving out sentences that are redundant or not needed.

We reviewed string letters. We started finger exercises and scale practice. We also started a song.

Today was our first French class. We colored the map of France and learned about its land and sea frontiers. Also, we learned about the history of the language and how it has evolved to become the language we speak today. We went over the 4 different French accents and ç. Lastly, we did a short introduction and a drawing about Brogan " Hello, my name is Brogan." We briefly mentioned that final r and e are voiceless and practiced the r pronunciation.

We checked Brogan's homework assignments on reducing fractions and multiplication facts. We used flash cards to check fact knowledge and set aside the cards that need continued practice. I introduced multiplication bracelets for Brogan to work with at home.She will set aside the facts that she needs to work with. Brogan played a full game of multiplication BINGO for a fun way to review facts. Homework is to cut, review and practice using the multiplication bracelets.

We checked Brogan's fraction homework. We discussed how important multiplication is to reducing fractions. Brogan completed a mixed multiplication fact page. As I observed we identified 8,9,7 and 6 as facts needing practice. Brogan agrees. We will address with games and activities. Brogan completed a WORD problem of the Day. This involved reading, solving by reducing, comparing, then drawing and writing. She also completed page 57 of EnvisionMATH.

Reading - finish reading "Sarah, Plain and Tall"…write a brief summary about a part of the story that you liked and illustrate it.
Grammar - review prepositions and prepositional phrases, check for understanding, then have Brogan complete handouts…finish for homework.
Spelling - study words…test tomorrow.

Today we went over the German alphabet, colors, days of the week, and greetings.

Brogan's class is learning about California, specifically, Sonoma City. We read about the history of the state and Sonoma City. After that, she decided she wanted to focus on the Gold Rush in the 1800s…we read about that from the point of view of one of the miners at the time. She found that interesting and exciting.

Ater meeting and welcoming Brogan I encouraged Brogan to share her work in her Waldorf MATH book. We then worked on learning to reduce fraction through use of a Flowchart which was well received. We completed 4 examples together. Then Brogan completed practice page 50 from the ENVISIONMath book at Batt. We checked all answers together, discussing "why" we reduce fractions! Brogan asked for homework which was provided.