iggyschool

I made Iggy gluten free soft pretzels to take to the Thunder basketball game. While that fact doesn't have much to do with homeschooling, it does bring my attention to the fact that homeschooling really affords me the time to create alternatives for him when it comes to what he can and can't eat.

If anyone is interested, I used the flour and recipe from Jules Gluten Free and they turned out great. Very buttery and yeasty and chewy. There is a special $1 child's concession stand at the Ford Center that sells soft pretzels (one of Iggy's favorite pre- gluten free treats). It feels great to provide him with his own version of the treat. So, thank you Jules.

Last night we went to Haunt The Harn at the Harn Homestead, a living museum that is fairly close to our house. We had a great time. And in true Oklahoma fashion, the kids were allowed to just walk up and pet a horse and a mule, were handed marshmallows and a stick and just went up to an open fire and roasted them. Coming from the city, I found that sort of astonishing. But fun. If you live in Oklahoma, then I definitely recommend a visit. The Harn family donated the land that the State Capital sits on.

This week has been, mostly, about grammar. We learned all about nouns - common, proper, plural, singular. And pronouns. We used Grammar Ray as a jumping off place, then supplemented with worksheets. Because his brain processes so much faster than his hand can write, he was allowed to do most of the 21 noun worksheets verbally. It is amazing how fast and how correct he is when he gets to do his work verbally!

Speaking of handwriting. (or lack of, or difficulties with)....I finally bought a Handwriting Without Tears book, recommended by my Sister in Law. We just received our copy of Printing Power. We will start on it next week.