It was great to return to the campus today to continue teaching the US Geography block in person. Last week contained a brief overview of how North America transitioned from a border-free vast space where multiple tribes of people migrated from place to place as needed to a place where explorers and conquistadors — seeking gold and spices — arrived upon looking for trading routes to the Far East. When these explorers found land more valuable than gold or spices and told their kings and queens, the race was on to colonize this very land for their country.
The intent was to integrate the brief history of colonization, the establishment of the United States as an independent country, and western expansion with larger than life personalities, folklore, and folk songs that enriched the early history of our country.
Beginning this week, we will focus on the Fact Sheet Book project and we will continue to share folktales and folk songs. Please remind your students to bring their ukuleles to school all week along with their tablets.
We will also continue to become more familiar with where states are located by playing Ticket to Ride and USA Bingo.
The students have been challenged to freehand draw a map of the states. It is a difficult task , and my hope is they will take the challenge a little bit at the time.
Word problems have been eased in this week to build up some math confidence. Caughtya’s continue, as do Reflections.
It is such a rewarding experience to watch your children grow. We’re going to make the most of the next seven weeks we have to spend together!
Have a great week!
Blessings,
Kathee
