Monday, November 12, 2012

Special Days

The kids have special days at school where they dress up and learn more about whatever they are studying.  They rotate through stations, and just have a blast doing something other than regular school.

Ashley had Egyptian day. 

Egyptian Day3

They wrote in hieroglyphics using a little chart, made a paper pyramid and hid a mummy in it, they ate “Egyptian” treats, and Ashley’s favorite was making papyrus.  They used paper towel strips and would dip them in a glue/tea solution.  Then would lay them in their tray alternating vertically and horizontally.

Egyptian Day Egyptian Day2

Rebecca had explorer day.  She did her report on Marco Pollo.  Her map was incredible.  I love helping with the explorer scavenger hunt.  The kids divide into explorer ships and use a map of the school and playground to find gold coins, which they trade in for chocolate gold coins. 

 Explorer2

Kaylee had Greek day.  I think she was way excited for the Greek food, to only be disappointed that a Greek restaurant hadn’t catered for the day.  That girl and her food critiquing!  She did enjoy all of the games and activities they had.  She made this fancy t-shirt with friends for the big day!

Greek Day

And my boys … they don’t get the special days anymore, just tests and papers.

Studying

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