G3 W14 Thanksgiving

We did some school work in the Thanksgiving vein.


We looked up how to make Corn Husk Dolls, and I soaked some fresh corn husks that we had in tea for a bit, then dried them in the oven.

You had a bit of trouble at first, but with your nimble fingers, you soon had an authentic looking doll whipped up.

We also tried to make more things out of the recyclables we had, with a Thanksgiving theme in mind.  You  decided you wanted to make something to represent The Mayflower.

We continued our Lego Challenge with "Make a Turkey that is at least 6" tall".

We did some copy work, and let's just say that You Like To Embellish.


We made some time for Kinect as a way to exercise.

This is just a random photo of you having fun playing with a mound of nuts. *sigh*

Again, a random breakfast shot.

You love helping, and this time of year, you love making the Cranberry Relish.

I let you use a knife under close supervision, and we talked about how cranberries float in bogs because of all the air pockets in them.

You helped clean and separate the squishy ones from the good ones.

You wanted to cut the navel oranges, and we tried to cut in the safest way.

Grinding the cranberries and oranges though, was another matter. It took all of your strength to turn that thing, and Daddy came to lend a hand :)

Next, we mixed in the Stevia, and voila, Cranberry Orange Relish.

Next, we got out some pipe cleaners and Playdoh, and tried to make a Wompanoag Wetu.

*love*