by Emma | Homeschool & Parenting, Social Studies, Travel & Diversity
Swedish Holiday Traditions -Saint Lucia Why and how we celebrate Saint Lucia Day in Sweden I want you to close your eyes and imagine this: You’re shivering from cold and it’s still dark outside, even though it’s past 8 am. The fluorescents have been turned off and...
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Social Studies
Introduction to the Talking Stick When I visited my children’s classroom for a birthday celebration circle, I was introduced to the classroom talking stick. It was my daughter’s birthday and while sitting in a circle the kids would pass the talking stick between them....
by Emma | Creative Learning, Social Studies
For those of you who know me it’s no surprise I’m posting another how-to diorama. We just happen to LOVE dioramas here:) This time around we explored Asia and it’s mountain range biome, The Himalayas. Facts about The Himalayan Mountains The name...
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Creative Learning, Social Studies
It started with a woman’s desire to do good and a little flower made of paper. Today ‘Majblomman’ is one of the world’s oldest children’s relief organizations and also one of the largest. Insert from: majblomman.se/Â At this website you...
by Emma | Creative Learning, Social Studies
It’s hard to think of a better way to combine social studies and art than making a diorama. This month my second grader has to learn about a Native American tribe and make a diorama. We have an entire collection of dioramas in our house! Especially since my...