Passport 2 Adventurez

Passport 2 Adventurez:

We embarked upon a journey this week!
We took a virtual vacation over to
Italy where we learned about the
"Leaning Tower of Pisa".

We made ours from an empty Quaker Oats
 container. I trimmed the rim just a touch so
that it would lean to one side like the original.


We covered it with construction paper and a
glue stick - and went to work rolling out the
ever handy "Skulpey" clay.

First we had to locate our destination on the map.
(We also attached the map to the board with the glue stick- and put one of our
handmade "globe" push pins in it- more on those later)

We talked  bit about the history in Italy - especially Rome
- and discussed what we know about the country already.

Of course, we had to have passports to make such an epic journey.
(more on those later too)

The boys helped me pick out ingredients from food we had on hand
while we talked about Italian cuisine - and we made little pizzas for lunch.

 Our adventure wasn't over!

While I read out loud about the history of the Roman Empire-

the boys made catapults

(bought them at Michaels Craft Store for $.48 each)

I couldn't find any chariots - so at least we were able to relate

them to all the conquering done on the part of the Romans!

It kept them busy while they learned more history facts.

We colored the Italian flag- I used a template from cardboard blanks
that also came from Michaels craft store.

We listened to music and sang "Oh -So- La- Mia'" in true operetta style!
(ok- it was just silly and fun - but I bet they will remember)

We started making a paper mache' globe.

We used 1/2 glue and 1/2 water with a 1/2 cup of flour thrown in

for good measure!

It was messy- and  FUN ! 

I'm off to make some spaghetti-

If we have time we'll finish our new globe tonight!

Enjoy your weekend- Enjoy your family!

* I used books from Amazon for information on history:

                                             

   

The Homeschool Mother's Journal:

 

       In my life this week…     I'm focused on being grateful!

In our homeschool this week…   We are beginning

 our "Passport2Adventurez"

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…  Journey with us - I'll
be posting links and information for virtual vacations you can take!

I am inspired by…   "1000 Gifts" is the best book !!!

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… Mostly at home this week
(except our virtual adventurez- very exciting)

My favorite thing this week was…   beginning our adventurez !

What’s working/not working for us…  fighting an illness- yuck-

Questions/thoughts I have…  really want this to be a success!

Things I’m working on…  Passport 2 Adventurez- site launching soon!

I’m reading… 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp

I’m cooking…  Italian Food

I’m grateful for…  everything everything everything! (read the book)

I’m praying for…  healing from RA