HSMom2One Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I'm just curious about what the majority of you all do at the end of each unit. Please reply and if you don't mind, give us an idea of the various types of celebrations you've enjoyed. I'd also like to ask for suggestions on how a family with only one student might enjoy a unique celebration as well. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 :bigear::bigear: I've just decided to buy TOG for next year :hurray:, but I don't remember seeing anything about unit celebrations on the website. I'd love to hear more about what's invovled and how others have done them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 One day we might get to Unit Celebrations, but not yet. We have been doing TOG for 3 years each year I have added in a new student and the dynamic changes. I now have a child who loves hands-on projects and might like to do Unit Celebrations. We have taken trips/museum visits that correspond with our studies. Here is a great blog for TOG projects and celebrations http://homeschoolblogger.com/teacupsinthegarden/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 One day we might get to Unit Celebrations, but not yet. We have been doing TOG for 3 years each year I have added in a new student and the dynamic changes. I now have a child who loves hands-on projects and might like to do Unit Celebrations. We have taken trips/museum visits that correspond with our studies. Here is a great blog for TOG projects and celebrations http://homeschoolblogger.com/teacupsinthegarden/ Thanks for the blog link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart'sjoy Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Our celebrations vary and are very simple. About 2 weeks before the end of a unit, I ask each child to pick 2-3 things to share. The oldest, age 11, might share a map, a 5 paragraph essay, a craft, and a memorized selection. The youngest, age 7, might share a picture with a few describing sentences, a craft, and a memorized selection. I type a program for us to record how we celebrated. We often pick one food to fix and invite a friend or two. Once we took 1/2 of a celebration to an elderly neighbor, who doesn't mind the children needing a chance to share, even if she can't hear 2/3 of it. This time year one- unit one, I'm going to attempt camping in the backyard for 2 nights. We'll see if we can jump when the weather gives us something nice. I wouldn't put the time into it, except I've seen how much the children needed a chance to practice sharing/ speaking in front of people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I voted other because I have not yet done one, but we are certainly planning to do them each unit when we start next year. We plan to have a family pot-luck with the other families in our TOG group and let that be the time when the children present their memory work, presentations and projects. I am hoping that having other families to meet with regularly will help us stick to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thank you, everyone. This is all very interesting. I'd love to hear more from other families. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbie Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I voted "no", as we don't do an end of each unit celebration. But, we do occasionally do a "celebration" when we feel like it. For instance, we did an African celebration with African food and crafts with friends. Sometimes it works out. If it does, great. If not, I've got enough on my plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I voted "other" because we just started ToG this past semester and have only completed one unit. We didn't do a celebration, but knowing my kids, as we go forward we'll end each unit with a big bang! (They love to plan parties and get togethers, etc. Will be fun as they get older and can shoulder more of the responsibility.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGK Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We don't do the unit celebrations as suggested by TOG, so I voted no. However, we do like to prepare a traditional meal from the culture/time period being discussed. If I can find a museum exhibit, IMAX movie, or anything fun or different related to our TOG studies I like to include it. I can definitely see why TOG recommends the unit celebrations - doing anything out of the ordinary seems to cement the information and serves as a marker in the brain. "Oh I remember learning about ancient India - We made Naan!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcanode Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Our co-op has a unit celebration. Usually the kids dress up in a costume of the times. We have everyone bring the work we did during the unit. The kids say the memory work they have been working on. Sometimes the kids perform a short play. We are finishing up Year 1. Last unit we did Olympic games (running races, discus (frisbee) and Javalin (a dowel rod). For Year 4, we did a 1920s party and a 1950s party. Everyone brought a dessert from that time period. The kids love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I voted "other" because I intend to do one, but just haven't yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We have done some, but then sometimes it just doesn't happen. Last year at the end of the year we planned to have a big celebration (Roman, early church, etc) but my husband and oldest son had mono, and my mother-in-law had a brain surgery so it did not come to pass. This year: mother-in-law has had more brain surgeries, father-in-law had hip replaced, my husband had leg surgery, and we are currently looking for a house. I don't foresee any celebrations happening soon. It is beginning to look like we are not even going to have a summer break between this year (that seems like it will never end) and next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We do 2 or 3 a year. We gather with friends; present projects; share our favorite things; and pot luck. It's so much fun and it gives us all something to look forward to at the end of our hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 We don't do the unit celebrations as suggested by TOG, so I voted no. However, we do like to prepare a traditional meal from the culture/time period being discussed. If I can find a museum exhibit, IMAX movie, or anything fun or different related to our TOG studies I like to include it. I can definitely see why TOG recommends the unit celebrations - doing anything out of the ordinary seems to cement the information and serves as a marker in the brain. "Oh I remember learning about ancient India - We made Naan!" :iagree: Excellent points. I have similar ideas, especially since I only have one student. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garddwr Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 We haven't done them yet, but I really want to. I just always feel like I am behind and overwhelmed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I voted "other." This is our first year using ToG, and I keep meaning to, but haven't gotten around to it yet. :tongue_smilie: I'm hoping now that I have a better idea of what I'm doing, I'll be able to plan better for next year. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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