Homeschool Highlights - The Week We Prepared for Christmas

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Homeschool news  . . . Yesterday we had our last co-op class for a couple of weeks, and are now on Christmas break! The assignment load for co-op wasn't too heavy, but Kennady did have some serious work to do for Creative Writing and for Speech and Presentation. She suffered a bit of writer's block with both projects and had to scramble a bit to finish both to her satisfaction.

French was a good deal of review this week, and she did have a chance to get together with her classmates to practice a bit on Wednesday afternoon. The three girls had decided to make Buche de Noel for class as they had last year. Kennady and one of the other girls baked the cakes at home - and Kennady had to do it completely by herself while I was at work! - and they met at the third girl's home to assemble and decorate the cakes, and of course, to practice their French at the same time! They brought the cakes to class on Thursday morning to share with their instructor and with the French I class.

 

In our Creative Writing class, I reworked the lesson plan a bit because I didn't want to be in the middle of chapter when we took our holiday break. So I had the students share the stories they had written this week, and we discussed some elements of fiction seen in familiar Christmas specials before settling in to spend the last hour of our class watching one of those specials! I invited the other high school students who did not have class during that time to join us for a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer viewing party! (I'm planning on sharing my lesson plan ideas for elements of fiction based on Christmas movies)

Other news . . . On Sunday afternoon Kennady wrapped up her chorus season with the Winter Celebration concert. One of her friends came along with us and joined us for our traditional post-concert treat at Olive Garden; and another friend met us at the concert so she and Kennady could quickly catch up. And take their customary concert picture.

post-concert pose!

always need to do a bathroom selfie!

This was a busy week for holiday parties! On Monday night the hubster and I attended the church board Christmas party, and on Tuesday we went to his company party while Landon was at his company party. Thursday was our co-op Christmas party, and today is my company party. When we weren't working or attending parties of one type or another, we were out Christmas shopping. And yes, I left all my shopping until this week. I'm almost finished though! As for Christmas cards? I haven't done anything about that yet. I've basically run out of good ideas for the newsletter I usually put in with the cards, and so my motivation for getting cards out is rather low. You would think that a writing instructor and blogger would be able to come up with something, but nope.

What I Loved This Week . . . Despite the hectic schedule and sense of not being quite ready for Christmas, I've greatly enjoyed some aspects of the holiday season. I often complain about the holiday parties, but I do enjoy them - I just don't enjoy cramming so much into so short a time! I love seeing Christmas decorations and hearing Christmas music. I love watching favorite Christmas movies with family.

Nanaimo Bars!

Nanaimo Bars are a favorite holiday treat! You'll find my recipe in this post: Holiday Sweets and Treats

On my blogs last week . . .

Here on Homeschool Coffee Break:

Virtual Refrigerator - Blurryface Art Progress

Tear in My Heart by Kat, December 2018

And on my book blog, Just A Second:

Recent Reads - Little Women
Scripture and a Snapshot - The Time Came

Just A Second is where I share book reviews and other book-related things, and update on what's on my bookshelf. This week I finished and reviewed Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and I've been reading:

Silent in the Sanctuary: A Lady Julia Grey Mystery by Deanna Raybourn

A parting shot . . . yes, my mittens come from one of my favorite coffee shops!

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