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As a new home school mom, I am finding ways to incorporate learning that is both exciting and informational. In addition, finding free materials is of chief importance. So, I e-mailed every state's board of tourism over the weekend requesting information. As I sat there on the computer with Bella helping me, my husband stated that he didn't think we'd receive much. Alas, I knew he was wrong and I figured in the very least, we might get a nice brochure with pictures and general information about the states. [Of course, I also know that maps and lots of other educational material will soon be flying through the postal service to our little home for reviewal.]
This afternoon we received our first package in the mail. As Cecelia brought in the mail she said: "MOM! We got a package from LOUISIANA!!!!" So, after dinner we all cuddled up on the couch to learn. The packet contained a full-size map of Louisiana and a brochure that included the general information about Louisiana. It had the main stats (state bird, state flower, etc.) as well as general information on the state and history concerning the cities and region. It was odd though, they omitted Katrina. I would have guessed that this would have been quite important in the record for Louisiana. Don't you think?
The kids thought the information about the Pelican (Louisiana's state bird) was quite interesting. If there is no food, the Pelican will tear at it's own flesh to feed it's young. In addition, they want to make a king cake- or possibly a cake with a little plastic baby in it (we might find a gluten free alternative to experiment with). Jack loved the alligator pictures. The girls were impressed that Louisiana has the longest bridge that's suspended over open water. We calculated that the bridge which is 23.78 miles long is about as long as it would be if we put a bridge from our house all the way to grandma's house. They were impressed...
Overall it was a great night and an awesome learning experience. As they sat there listening to me read and looking at the map, they were asking questions and supplying their own thoughts along the way.
I love being a mom. I'm so excited to see what the mail will have for us in the next couple of days!!!!
What is your best teaching moment with your kids?
Which state do you think will have the best tourism packet?
This afternoon we received our first package in the mail. As Cecelia brought in the mail she said: "MOM! We got a package from LOUISIANA!!!!" So, after dinner we all cuddled up on the couch to learn. The packet contained a full-size map of Louisiana and a brochure that included the general information about Louisiana. It had the main stats (state bird, state flower, etc.) as well as general information on the state and history concerning the cities and region. It was odd though, they omitted Katrina. I would have guessed that this would have been quite important in the record for Louisiana. Don't you think?
The kids thought the information about the Pelican (Louisiana's state bird) was quite interesting. If there is no food, the Pelican will tear at it's own flesh to feed it's young. In addition, they want to make a king cake- or possibly a cake with a little plastic baby in it (we might find a gluten free alternative to experiment with). Jack loved the alligator pictures. The girls were impressed that Louisiana has the longest bridge that's suspended over open water. We calculated that the bridge which is 23.78 miles long is about as long as it would be if we put a bridge from our house all the way to grandma's house. They were impressed...
Overall it was a great night and an awesome learning experience. As they sat there listening to me read and looking at the map, they were asking questions and supplying their own thoughts along the way.
I love being a mom. I'm so excited to see what the mail will have for us in the next couple of days!!!!
What is your best teaching moment with your kids?
Which state do you think will have the best tourism packet?
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