1st Grade: Week 34 Highlights

"Rupert's" play went very well!  He had 6 performances over the weekend and really loved it.  He's already talking about the next play which will start rehearsals in the summer.  He got some great experience with singing, dancing, and even did a little solo part.  He made lots of new friends, and we are both looking forward to working with everyone again this summer.

Phonics:  "Rupert" is still loving the Little Bear books.  I've actually caught him sneaking in some reading after bedtime.  LOVE that!

History:  We talked about ancient India this week and painted "Rupert's" nails like the ancient Indian men did.  This was actually done as a sign of manliness and strength, and to attract women.

We also tried an Indian dish this week, curried rice.  "Rupert" loved it!

Science:  This week we learned about blood.  We did a little project to show how much blood a baby, a child and an adult generally have.

 

"Rupert" made the signs himself, and I love how you can tell the adult is an adult because he is saying, "Go clean your room!"  LOL!

"Rupert" is on a crocheting rampage!  Ever since my friend's daughter taught him how to do the chain stitch, he has been chaining away like a madman.  He even took his chain to kung fu one day this week so he could work on it during break.  :-)

Speaking of kung fu, this week we sent our junior instructor off to the Air Force.  There was a nice good-bye party with all the students in the school on Tuesday.  Good-bye and good luck, Zach.  We are proud of you, and we will miss you!

Feelin' Crafty

Here are a few of the crafts I've been working on to give as gifts this year:

Crocheted snowflake ornaments for my sister.

A poop duck for my husband's boss. I thought crocheting something for a man (and a construction foreman, at that) was kind of cheesy, but the thing CRAPS CANDY. Who wouldn't love that?

And finally, a potholder and dish cloth set for my sister-in-law.

It's Knitting and Crocheting Season

I just finished this hat and scarf set for my niece. The hat has ear flaps and I love the tassels! I hope she likes it and it keeps her warm as she plays in the snow this winter.

Crocheted Candy Corns

I get a weekly newsletter from Lion Brand and these cute little candy corns were featured in a recent one. I could not resist! I made several of them, modifying the pattern a bit, to leave a small hole at the bottom so that the "stuffing" could be squeezed out. I bet you'll never guess what I stuffed them with. ;-)

Crocheted Pot Holder

I found this project as I was checking out new blogs the other day and just HAD to try it. Here's my version: