Passport 2 Adventurez
We embarked upon a journey this week!
We took a virtual vacation over to
Italy where we learned about the
"Leaning Tower of Pisa".
We made ours from an empty Quaker Oats
container. I trimmed the rim just a touch so
that it would lean to one side like the original.
We covered it with construction paper and a
glue stick - and went to work rolling out the
ever handy "Skulpey" clay.
First we had to locate our destination on the map.
(We also attached the map to the board with the glue stick- and put one of our
handmade "globe" push pins in it- more on those later)
We talked bit about the history in Italy - especially Rome
- and discussed what we know about the country already.
Of course, we had to have passports to make such an epic journey.
(more on those later too)
while we talked about Italian cuisine - and we made little pizzas for lunch.
Our adventure wasn't over!
While I read out loud about the history of the Roman Empire-
the boys made catapults
(bought them at Michaels Craft Store for $.48 each)
I couldn't find any chariots - so at least we were able to relate
them to all the conquering done on the part of the Romans!
It kept them busy while they learned more history facts.
We colored the Italian flag- I used a template from cardboard blanks
that also came from Michaels craft store.
We listened to music and sang "Oh -So- La- Mia'" in true operetta style!
(ok- it was just silly and fun - but I bet they will remember)
We started making a paper mache' globe.
We used 1/2 glue and 1/2 water with a 1/2 cup of flour thrown in
for good measure!
It was messy- and FUN !
I'm off to make some spaghetti-
If we have time we'll finish our new globe tonight!
Enjoy your weekend- Enjoy your family!
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