We’ve hit the ground running pretty well in P6 so far. Our math study has consisted of a lot of fractions–a concept that’s been covered at length in P5. Luckily, the students were sharp with these ideas and we’ve been able to move through things rapidly. So far, we’ve worked with multiplying and dividing fractions, fractions and whole numbers, and finding ‘how many’ fraction pieces are in a particular number. Of course, word problems are a bit challenging, but it gives some much needed English to the class math session. Our next chapter covers decimals, which the students should have sufficient background to build upon. My goal is to get through these early chapters so we have enough time for the more complicated ones and can spent the necessary (or more) time.
In science we reviewed the scientific method. My goal is to do more projects and experiments with them, so I thought it was important to take a few days and examine some basic steps. They enjoyed watching some YouTube videos about classroom safety and how experiments can go wrong, which definitely helped to reinforce the safety aspect! We got our first grade of the term with a spelling quiz grade and it got the kids out of the gate nicely. Currently, we’re working on different body systems–we’re wrapping up the skeletal system in the next few days and moving to the muscular system in June. Having an easy, built in example of human joints and things makes the learning a lot easier for the kids. We’ve been able to have a lot of quick, easy games to further their understanding.
Finally, in English, we’ve been working a lot on possessive forms and progressive tenses. The start to the chapter was pretty simple for the kids, but as we progressive and mix in past and present tenses, it can challenge the children. We’re coming close to the end of the first chapter, but I like to make sure I get at least one score for listening, reading, writing, speaking, and spelling. The more grades the better in my opinion. Chapter two deals with ‘Weekend Fun,’ so I’m assuming they’ll be well versed in different fun weekend activities!
The first few weeks have flown by with not too many breaks, but as we get into June and July, there is Sports Day, various holidays, and other events, so best to keep the foot on the gas now and get as much accomplished while we can!