Every Bed of Roses: Fireworks {HSMJ}

In my life this week…

Yesterday evening we enjoyed watching the annual fireworks in Docklands Melbourne with some friends followed by chocolate pizza!

This week I was really saddened by the death of Robin Williams and appalled at some of the dreadful things circulating the internet.

Six sleeps until we fly to Queensland! I so need a rest and am really looking forward to summer like weather.

The countdown to our trip to South Africa continues.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

The Schoolhouse Review Crew have had their annual Back to Homeschool blog hop this week and have been sharing some inspiring encouragement and resources.
Do you have children who enjoy playing on Minecraft ? If so take a look at what Skrafty Minecraft Homeschool has to offer you.
Sensory Processing Explained
U.S. Geography with State Maps and Travel Guides
Living History with Free Kindle Books
10 Math Resources Worth Your Time
Science That’s Hands-On
The Best Sites for Writing Prompts

In our home school this week…

We explored how we can't always believe what we see
Started with Apologia Science: Astronomy. We learned how God created the sun, moon, stars and planets for the earth.
We went to see How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Sir N was inspired to create his own unique version of Monopoly Junior based on this theme. It was so neat watching him sit with Paul and create the board and then design all the chance cards by himself on the computer using Publisher software.
We are also preparing for this months Poppins Book Nook theme. We read a number of books and listened to an audio book (You'll have to come back on Monday the 25th to see what we used). We also watched Peter Pan.
On Monday we went to The Polly Woodside and learned all about ships sailors and the high seas.
This week we completed Tessellating Tile Art
On Thursday at recorder class Sir N learned two new notes on his recorder.
We finally found a new audio book: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

My favourite thing this week was…

I've been enjoying Marcy's word studies and this week's one is no exception P is for Pain {a word study}
This post is so inspirational. I'm always amazed at the creative ideas that the Lord blesses people with to help us Amazing New “Pea Pod” Invention Helps Premature Babies Survive

Things I’m working on…
Too many things to keep track of.

Editing reviews on a bird book Paul has been writing. I am so impressed with his photographs ... This one is my favourite so far: Baby swan and Mum
Following what the crew are writing in Back to Homeschool Blog Hop with the Crew
Skrafty Homeschool Minecraft {Review & Giveaway}
Tessellating Tile Art {Virtual Fridge}
I'm busy downloading the MADE classes so I can finish the course when I get home in December.
I am also hoping to complete my photography class while away in Queensland
Some pre-scheduled blog posts