Evaluation of Second Grade, Set Two

• Bible -- this subject is working very well. K. really enjoys singing hymns. I wondered if we would enjoy reading God and a Boy since it was our third time. It was just as good and exciting this time! K. enjoys the books in the Trailblazers series. We are on schedule with our Bible memory and catechism. Searching for Treasure is more enjoyable and takes less time than I had thought.
• Math -- we are having so much fun with math and K. is learning so much! It does take quite a bit of time to prepare. But it is well worth the time investment! I had divided the fact family triangles into three groups instead of five groups. That way we can cover all of them practicing them three days a week.
• Reading -- K. understood sequence of events before we started, so it was mostly fun review. We are enjoying the book Story Train.
• Grammar -- this is another subject that takes time to find ways to teach the concepts without  using worksheets too much, but it makes our time more enjoyable.
• Writing -- I'm so glad I found Writing Hangups. These writing projects are just what K. needs.
• Spelling -- K. is learning the spelling words great.
• Fine Arts -- I have to be careful to keep this subject enjoyable. Sometimes I need to ignore my plans and just paint or color read poetry with her.
• Science -- WOW! I didn't know we were going to have so much fun this year! The hardest thing for me is to keep to simple experiments that K. can participate in and understand.
• History -- here is another subject where I need to be flexible and ready to change my plans to keep it interesting for K.