Christmas Lap Book

For Christmas instead of doing a traditional cute craft projects decided to do a lapbook on different symbols around the world. I wanted the kids to learn more about how Christmas works in other places then just here in the O.C. It was very interesting to find out how different cultures celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The lapbook came from a great company called In the Hands of a Child.

Thanksgiving Craft

This was one of Vincent's Craft projects for Thanksgiving. He was to make a bun holder for our Thanksgiving dinner. We made this out of paper plates, shoe box, google eyes and paint. Then we read a few books on turkeys. This was a fun project.

Eat Your Fruit and Vegetables Study

Fruits and Vegetables. Who would of thought that there could be a study on that. Well, how about a study on plants that humans and animals eat. Out project was to make a bowl and then add some fresh fruits and vegetables made from newspaper and water-downed glue. We have a pineapple, cucumber, banana, carrot and 2 strawberries. I think I had more fun doing this one then Vincent did. But it was a great learning experience for him. He learned how to use newspaper and glue in a differnt way. He did enjoy getrting his hands durty!

The curriculum we used is We are using SouthWestern Explore Me and My Body.