Five Little Pumpkins

What a crazy, fun, beautiful fall day!


We had a class full of bats, pirates, zombies, robots, and clone troopers today!  We made homemade ice cream in the morning to have it ready after lunch... decorated sugar cookies... carved pumpkins... and somehow, we managed to tackle school lessons despite the madness!

We played the spelling letter tile game with spelling List 10.  In grammar, we reviewed adverbs.  We learned on Tuesday that adverbs tell "how".  We discussed some examples of "how" adverbs, diagramming some sentences with both adjectives and adverbs in them. 


In reading, we started "Macbeth for Kids".  I think they really liked it!  We are going to be reading it out loud in class and rereading and discussing what that section at home for the week.  Although it is still a bit tricky to understand, I am stopping frequently to explain what is happening in the tale.  On day one, they kids didn't want to stop... I think that's a good sign!

Mr. Dennis explained...

In writing, the kids learned two more terms:  revise and edit.  I know students at this age (or at any age, really) hate to have to go back and rewrite.  They want their first copy to be their last copy.  Ms. Sharon explained that our first copy is never perfect, and that everyone has to proofread, revise, and edit!  The kids split up into groups and edited each other's scary stories.  At home, they will be taking their rough drafts and making a final draft from the edits and revisions.  Sometimes they need a little reminding-- everyone has to rewrite, even famous authors!  (And, as we discussed, it doesn't even matter if you really don't want to!)

We carved pumpkins today!  Believe it or not, we managed to carve all five.  As the only one tough enough to scrape out the insides (and the only one brave enough to touch the stuff!) , I had my work cut out for me!  But, after lots of hard work, we had five little pumpkins, a bunch of seeds to roast, and a pile of pumpkin treat for the goats!



A big thank you to everyone who brought in goodies and helped out with our party!  It was a great day... and our little homeschoolers were able to experience a classroom Halloween party! 


Stay safe and I will see you on Tuesday!