National Doughnut Day and the Zoo

National Hamburger Day

Celebrating the little things in life!

CC Week 4

 It is so neat to see how much information young children can learn. We have dry erase maps that we are working on this year for United States geography. Above are the states and capitals Jenni knows. Below are the states and capitals Joshua knows.

We drill, drill, drill the states and capitals. We use dry erase markers, tracing paper, flashcards/matching games, and a US states and capitals song to learn geography.

 For this weeks presentations Jenni discussed Creation and the Fall. Joshua discussed Noah and the Flood.

 Jackson James did a neat craft project that he was incredibly proud of when we picked him up. Jenni was so happy for him and encouraged him by saying, "Wow, Jackson! I didn't know you could do that! That looks like something a three-year-old could do, not a two-year-old!" :) Jacks is always so worn out after a morning full of fun.

 The littles practicing their science demonstration about lung capacity

 Celebrating National Ice Cream Cone Day, a day late! :)

History Topic: Declaration of Independence
Cornerstones of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence by R. Conrad Stein
The Declaration of Independence by Melissa McDaniel
The Declaration of Independence in Translation: What It Really Means
The Fourth of July Story by Dalgliesh
Sam the Minuteman (I Can Read Book 3)

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy! The International Talk Like a Pirate Day was yesterday, September 19. It tops one of the most ridiculous "days" along with National Donut Day and National Ice Cream Cone Day. But seeing as I love my littles and all things that excite littles, we partook in the festivities. Aaargh. :) Krispy Kreme was fun and offered a free doughnut to any one who came in the store talking like a pirate. They offered a free dozen doughnuts to any one who came in the store dressed like a pirate. I gave the littles the options of talking and/or dressing like pirates, and obviously they went with getting in character. A fun, sugary activity.

National Donut Day

National Donut Day - quite possibly the most ridiculous yet delicious day there could be! :) I told the littles to hop in the car for a surprise. They almost didn't believe a Donut Day existed - the first Friday of June each year. A fun time to celebrate being a kid!