Autumn is definitely making it's appearance known. Our car has had to go in for repairs, so on my walk back home I was enjoying the cooler morning, noticing the beginnings of leaf fall along the pavement.
Another sure sign of a change in the season is that the hens have begun their moulting. The chook run had a scattering of feathers everywhere the other day; it got me a little concerned hoping that a cat hadn't tried harassing the girls, but they were all safe and accounted for. It's funny how both the black frizzles have started by losing their feathers under the chin first.
Moulting also means fewer eggs, so I'm going to start putting as many away as possible ready for winter. Sorry neighbours, that's it for this season!
Let's take a quick look at what's happened this week.
In our homeschool ...
Maths for Maestro is a continuation of ways to prove triangles, and he'll finish this week's work with a review page of all that's been covered so far in this MUS Geometry book. Only a few more lessons and he'll have finished this book .. but that could take a couple of weeks still. Mariposa's been practicing dividing decimals. The use of large grid graph paper has been a wonderful help!
Our science lessons have revolved about safety and survival for Mariposa. She's almost ready to read the first aid section, so I'm planning on pulling out some bandages so we can practice some simple techniques for making a sling and a splint. Maestro's continued through with his early physics work and worked on friction.
We are reading Carry On Mr. Bowditch together, as well as completing the readers What's the Big Idea Ben Franklin and Phoebe the Spy with Mariposa. Maestro's been learning about the Russian revolution, and has started reading The Trumpeter of Krakow which is set in Medieval Poland.
Mariposa has continued with her horseriding and is preparing for her Level 2 certificate now. She's started learning about all the various horse colours, but after some discussion with the teacher, she now knows she needs to do a lot more research than she first thought. A very creative picture presentation has begun. I don't know if Mariposa's decided on making it into a poster or booklet yet, but I'm so glad she's just jumped right into this researching. I've not had to give her any writing projects this week at all as this has been plenty for her to do.
Socially speaking ...
We've actually had a much quieter week! No outings this week, except for those visits to nearby friends which the children have organised. Eg: Mariposa's taking a walk with the dog with another homeschooler now and should be back by lunchtime.
A few friends have been discussing getting a girls sewing circle organised, so we're hoping to start that next term. Meanwhile, I've scheduled an initial gathering for the middle of March where the girls can try out some flower arranging (similar to what I've done with Mariposa in 2011). We just need to organise an alternative activity for the boys.
At home ...
Our broody hen we had back in December 2012 didn't end up hatching any eggs because they were 'duds'. She obviously wasn't happy about not having any little ones to raise as she's started sitting again. I've ordered some incubated fertile eggs to pop under her, which Mum has graciously offered to bring over for me (thanks Mum!) Once they arrive this afternoon, we'll put them under Miss Broody. We should have chicks again soon!
The vegies are growing nicely in the pots too. I went out and picked a nice bunch of silverbeet to cook up with some tomatoes for our breakfast. Mmmm!
Also .. have to tell you quickly that we've started using water kefir! It's been great for Mariposa's eczema. I'll do a separate post on that soon as I've found out lots of information and had a month to try out favourite techniques.
I hope you all had a great week and have a lovely weekend.
Until next time,
Catherine
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