New creatures emerged from plain paper last Thursday as some of the younger homeschool students created put their creativity into practice. A short nature hike provided us with leaves, petals, sticks and other interesting things combined with markers and a little glue to invent new creatures.
A little later the same group learned folk songs, played an echo singing game and learned some simple rhythms. Everyone enjoyed playing some of the old classics like London Bridges, The Farmer in the Dell and the Hokey Pokey. There are so many great American folk songs and games. It's no wonder that children have enjoyed these same ditties for years and years. What a fun group of children!
To finish off the morning, many of the children stayed for our weekly Brown Bag and Books activity. We started the year off with the 2013-2014 Iowa Children's Choice Award winner, The Luck of the Buttons, by Anne Ylvisasker. This charming story about tomboy, Tugs Esther Button, takes place in small town Iowa in 1929. Seven chapters into the story, there is mischief, pie, an upcoming 3 legged race at the annual 4th of July celebration, and a shady character form Chicago who promises to bring progress to their sleepy little town. The children don't trust him, but they love Tugs, and can't wait to come back to hear what happens next!
Looking forward to next week!
Linda
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