Air Experiments

Kyler is studying the effects of heat on air today. 

Sound

Kyler and I were reading 'Light and Sound' by Eve Hartman and Wendy Meshbesher. 

We talked about how sound and light travel on waves and what makes sound waves.

Me: "When you pluck a guitar string, what make the sound wave?"
Kyler: "VVvvvvvvibration"
Me:"Why do the strings all make different sounds, do you think?"
Kyler: "They are different sizes and make different vvvvvibrations."
Me:"VERY good.  What travels faster...light or sound?"
Kyler: "Light."

Arts and Crafts

Kyler and Trinity made Christmas cards with their Memere yesterday.  They stamped and made designs from cut and ripped, patterned paper. Fun!

Community

The three of us went to Vancouver on Monday.  The plan was to visit Science World but it was under heavy construction so we decided to experience the public transit in Vancouver.  The kids have always wanted to ride the skytrain so it was a pleasant surprise.

While on the seabus, we learned the exact place in which we were traveling over the skytrain's Canada Line to the airport.  We also learned about the house boat community and the transformation of False Creek from industry to true beauty.

The kids displayed extreme enthusiasm and sincere gratitude for all that the Lord has made available to us in BC.

 First skytrain ride

First seabus

Granville Island view

Floating village

Writing Example

Cursive Writing

Kyler is starting cursive this year.  He is a tidy wee thing so it fits him well.  He was particularly proud of this page because he got to write 'eel', which is one of his favorite sea creatures.

  

Kyler -  November 4, 2011.

Trinity is continuing to improve her cursive after a year break in public school.

Cross Stitch lessons

One of Trinity's new skills this year is cross stitch.  Our friend at the local yarn store gave Trinity a lesson today.  Kyler was a perfect gentleman while we watched and waited for her.