August 18th and zucchini bread

August 18th

Fifi-

Math- adding with sums up to 10 with Carebears (wkbk)

Science- The Lorax

I read the book to all of the girls and, we talked about deforestation

Phonics- Strawberry Shortcake Workbook page A-Z

ASL- nature and animals

Lola made up a cheer/dance for all of the girls to learn and, they learned over 40 animals in one afternoon!!

ABC's- the letter H

We wrote a few Hs and hs on the raised lines paper

Spelling- We made flashcards of our new weeks spelling words. She can read on site the words from last week, so I added new ones.

Sensory Work- 24 piece puzzle

Coco and Mimi
Math- Counting by 4s
(Using Number Board and showing how…
4x1=4, 4x2=8 4x3=12 and so on)

I hope this made sense to them. They seem to get it. I also gave them a worksheet with math facts up to the 5s table.
Science- read Dr. Suess The Lorax
Social Studies – Polar Bears Not Narwhals!! We talked about what animals are native to Alaska. We read a fun fact page about polar bears. The girls also colored a fun page with the state flag, fish and flower.

Reading- WE may have to just find another book. Neither girls gives a crap about this story.
Spelling – Lesson 2 from AAASpell for Coco and Lesson 1 (2nd grade) for Mimi
(Write out words and definitions)
(Make flash cards with definitions)

We have changed Mimi's word to 2nd grade words from http://www.aaaspell.com/ She cant seem to learn the words from 3rd grade and I dont want Coco to get bored with what she has. Mimi seemed to be more comfortable with the words and was at least familiar with them.
Language Arts- Nouns and Verbs Worksheet
(Using the Lorax they will identify the adjectives in the story)
We not only read the Lorax for Science, we used the book to identify verbs in the book. We also did a worksheet showing that some words can be nouns and verbs.
Foreign Language- Animals and Nature from book
(Kids Pocket Guide to Signing by Flodin)

Lola wrote a cheer/dance song for the girls to learn over 40 animal signs in one day. It is actually to the tune of the chicken dance but it is hysterical!

Lola:
Math- Comparing 6 Digit Numbers
(Worksheet – Sixth Grade Math Skills)
(http://www.webkinz.com/ Quizzie’s corner)

Lola was pretty excited to find out that she got to go on Webkinz to play a math game. She has been working so hard. She practiced math phrases and facts while earning points for her pet.
Science- Digestive System
(Identify parts on worksheet, write and label parts in notebook.)
(http://www.lessontutor.com/)
Social Studies – Alaska continues....

Reading- We are loving Homecoming by Cynthia Voight. Lola is actually doing a creative writing project at the same time as reading... As soon as it is done I will post it.

Spelling – Lesson 2 from AAASpell
(Write out words and definitions)
Language Arts- Simple Subjects
(Text Book pages L12 through L14)
(Workbook page 7 only)
Foreign Language- Continue Animals and Nature from book
(Kids Pocket Guide to Signing by Flodin)

Lola also made the most awesome zucchini bread this weekend. Coco had brought home an 8 lb zucchini from 4H. We made 4 loaves and still had plenty leftover for dinner.

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/3 cups brown sugar

3/4 cups vegetable oil

2 eggs

2 cups flour

3/4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1/2 cups finely chopped zucchini

3/4 cups walnut pieces
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine sugars, oil, and eggs and mix. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to sugar/oil/egg mixture to moisten. Carefully fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts. Divide mixture into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake for 55 minutes or until done.