Holidays in Different Countries: Ethan was introduced to holidays that different countries celebrate. China has a New Year's Day, where they dress in different costumes and eat food related to the event. Mexico has Cinco de Mayo celebrating a victory of war, the event goes on for days. Louisiana celebrates Marde Gras meaning "Fat Tuesday". The United States celebrates the Fourth of July, the birth of our country with fireworks. We finished the lesson with a Bible story of the"The Prodigal Son". Ethan did a great job asking questions and input. Have good summer. Ethan, it's been a pleasure.

Finalize-The Trail of Tears: Marina completed the lesson with a crossword puzzle, quiz, and a mapping quiz. We reviewed the trail that the American Indians took for their removal, east of the Mississippi River, according to the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The march was grueling, as many suffered great losses on the Trail of Tears. Marina did a good job answering questions. Great job Marina, have a good summer.

We read copies of actual journal entries written by children during the westward migration. They (the journal entries) gave us insights into the rigors of the travel, the food, the weather and the social life, such as it was.

I had a lesson planned for Bobby to explore Florida tourism, but he was absent today.

Today Stephen and I worked on finding pictures of the presidents he wanted to use for his Guess Who game. Stephen sized the pictures to fit onto his game board!

Today Stephen worked extremely hard creating his Guess Who game. We will add the last four people to his game board before or after school tomorrow.

Stephen finished his Guess Who game. Great work today Stephen! You put so much effort into your project and it came out wonderfully!!

Today Gwendolyn finished her Kentucky Monopoly game. She glued all the pieces onto the board. Great work Gwendolyn! Your project looks fantastic!

War of 1812: The United States declared war on June 18, 1812 against the British. British forces were helping American Indians fight the settlers in the Northwest. After 2 years both sides realized no one was winning or gaining much of anything. The British agreed to end the war. A peace treaty was signed in Ghent, Russia on December 24, 1814. Marina wrote a great paper about the war. I am very proud of you Marina, and I love your new dog.

Making a Thoughtful Decision: Ethan was asked if he ever had to make a decision. We reviewed different situations where he may have to make a decision and that these are the steps we should go through.
The steps that are needed to make a thoughtful decision:
1.Know you have to make a decision 2. Gather Information.3. Identify Choices. 4. Predict Consequences 5.Take Action This was followed by a Bible Story about Joseph and his brothers. Great job Ethan