Madeline

We just finished up the FIAR book Madeline this week. We began the week discussing Philippians 4:8 and "smiling at the good" as well as "frowning at the bad". We decided Proverbs 1:10 would be a great memory verse for the week: My son, when sinners entice you, do not give into them. It was a timely reminder for each of us to do what is right - even when others (sometimes even friends and family) might be doing something that is naughty, but we still need to ask God to help us use our muscles to stay strong and do what is right! :)

We read various bible stories about showing compassion and made a list of ways we could show compassion for a friend who is in the hospital. The list was pretty cute. I think sundaes came up a few times (thank you Braum's).


We also identified France on the map and talked a little bit about the country and drew and colored it's flag. Another fun crafty-thing we did, was make our own storybooks. We chatted awhile on how the illustrator used a monochromatic (one color theme) picture on several pages, while using a polychromatic picture on other pages and why he might do that. We finished that day with illustrating our own stories.

Yet another tidbit of some fun things we did around here this week. Oh, and for the record, we do cover a bit of the basics around here too: writing practice (this time in shaving cream), counting to 100, deductive reasoning skills, sequencing, motor skill development... This type of stuff just happens as we live each day out... I just try to keep to my one goal for each day: have as much fun in learning as possible! Thank you, Jesus!