Today, Youngling and I used the internet for her lessons. We really had a fun time today, searching out whatever it was that we wanted to learn about. Together, we learned a little bit about a whole bunch to topics. Youngling decided what she wanted to learn next, and we just kept pointing and clicking.

First, we started out by researching animals, though Youngling thought that it would be best to learn about INSECTS, while there we read on the American House Spider, Daddy-long-legs, Fireflies, Rose Weevils, Black Flies, and the House Mosquito.

From there, we moved on to learning about FISH. From here, we read about Goldfish, Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks, and Whale Sharks.

While we were on the topic of animals in the sea, Youngling and I moved onto DOLPHINS. We both really enjoyed the flash presentation about the Dolphins. There was only one "slide" that I did not elaborate on very much, and that dealt with the interesting comment , "dolphin ancestors looked like wolves but were more closely related to modern-day cows." As anyone who knows me can attest, I don't buy into evolution. I agree that adaptation takes place, but no one has ever seen a canine change into, or give birth to, a non-canine. lol

The topic of dolphins brought up lesson on sound, how we speak, and how our ears work. While we were talking about our bodies, we also ventured into the realm of the DIGESTIVE TRACT. I didn't get as indepth as the included text, but rather just explained the picture in more child-friendly language. Youngling liked being able to see how the inside of her body works, especially since she has issues with using the toilet properly. I've tried to explain her intestines to her previously, but it went so much easier with a picture to show her.

Before we stumbled upon the presentation about dolphins, Youngling and I had originally found ourselves at the site to research VOLCANOES. Youngling seemed to really like learning about volcanoes, though I am sure that we will have to revisit the topic again when she is older.

Youngling is finally beginning to show an interest in knowing where she is, and expanding her understanding of our world beyond our house and neighborhood. I think that a lot of that comes because her grandma has moved to Tennessee. So, I showed her a map of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I also showed her a closer map of MICHIGAN, since that is where we live.

Lastly, it is hard to learn about the United States without learning something about the President. So, Youngling asked to learn about our President, George W. Bush. The funny thing is that what was most noticeable to Youngling was that she really thought his necktie was pretty. lol