It was held in the evening so the dads and grandparents could attend.
We started with dinner. (of course) We always include food in our gatherings. You know that's because to learn well a good teacher includes all five senses. I ask you, how else do you incorporate taste and smell??( And you just thought we like to eat, ha!)
Some very special ladies joined us from central Illinois!This was Alaina's first of many home school activities. "smile"
The kids displayed their reports and projects. It was impressive to see how much they had done.As usual having the grandparents with us was the highlight for the kiddos. We were so glad that Katrina and Jason's Gramma was able to come.
They sang and had a couple of readings.
Sorry about the picture, but the boys did a "choral reading". Good job guys!
Then for the grand finale we listened to their production of Fibber McGee and Molly. We found the script online. This program was entitled "Scrap Collection". This was the first time the kids had heard it totally put together with sound effects and music etc. They got to hear their voices in character. It was GREAT!
Remember when they were recording? Here are a few shots from that time that I just got my hands on. This is behind the scenes in their making of Fibber McGee and Molly.
I love studying history this way in a small group. It comes alive!This year we are studying Colonial America through the revolution! Drool!
(If you have any book recommendations, know of museums or activities from this time period, please feel free to share them.)
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Well, I've been doing a little history searching myself. We are planning a trip to Georgia in November and Savannah is actually the oldest city in the United States. Of course, if I had a test I would fail. But, look it up the man who founded it was Oglethorp, I believe. I'm hoping to get to spend a day there when we go. We are traveling to Hinesville about an hour or so south to see Rob and his wife and stepson. Rob will be deployed to Iraq on December 23, 2 days after his birthday and 2 days before Christmas, so please keep him in your prayers. He already has done one tour and will be gone a year. He and Jeannette just got married in April. Sue
Try "Dawn's Early Light" by Elswyth Thane. It is a novel, but it is historically accurate, and some of the battle scenes are terrific. It is set in Williamsburg, VA basically, but ranges quite a bit further.
Mary,
Thanks! I'm off to the library shortly. Can't wait to read it. "happy grin"
I hope you're keeping a notebook of all your history activities! That way I can just buy your book in a few years :)
Aliza
It was a lot of fun doing history this past school year! I especially enjoyed the Fibber McGee and Molly show :) Now I can't wait to start Colonial Days :)
~Abby
You could always come to the site of the Fall of Charleston or the Savannah Siege or the two Battles of Augusta. And, of course, if you come to Augusta you might also just hop on over to visit your friends just south of Atlanta. :o)
The 2saints
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