Co-op in Review: January 8, 2015

Happy New Year . . . We're Back!!  Thursday, January 8 was our first day of co-op in 2015.  And, it was a great day!  The kids were excited to be back with their friends and the moms were excited to start teaching (oh yeah!).  This week, we finished our look at Israel's neighbors, by focusing on the Phoenicians--their culture, government, economy and military strength.  Additionally, we also took an in-depth look at the life and lessons of King David.  His life shows us what a heart that follows after God really looks like.  And, even more, shows us the forgiveness that our Father bestows upon his beloved children.  The Dialectic class talked about this and more.   And,  they were able to spend time working on their project--an awesome Phoenician trading ship.  The Upper Grammar class also made a Phoenician trading ship--on a simpler scale--but they were awesome, too!  The Lower Grammar kids learned about the artistic achievements of the Phoenicians, and emulated them by making beautiful batik paintings.  The Five in a Row class read the book, "Owl Moon."  Through reading this book, the kids got a fascinating look at the forest at night.  They then made adorable little owls with their own handprints!