School Projects

This week was a busy week at school. I spent most of the day down at the school helping out in Lauren's class for their "Indian Day". The 4th grade has been studying Native Americans and it culminated in a cultural day filled with activities. The kids were encouraged to dress-up and spent the day working on projects such as weaving, building Teepees, Canoes, Wigwams, Pueblos, Totems, Sand Art, making beaded bracelets, headdresses & more. It was a fun day and Brooklynn, who came with me, had a blast. She got to go to the stations with Lauren and make several projects. It was a ton of work on the teachers part, but I think the kids all had a good time. I was surprised at how popular the weaving was with the boys! I never want to see a loom again!

Lauren & Ms. Richins (her teacher)

Working on our Indian Projects

Tyler also had a big day. The 6th grade has been studying Egypt and really has enjoyed it. Today was the big "Egyptian Funeral". All the kids got to pick a God or Goddess and dress up. They wrapped up one of their classmates as a mummy and then paraded through the school. When they were done they had a big Feast which wasn't so much a real feast as a big party with Egyptian activities and snacks. They had a great time and were all very excited for this day. It's a pretty big deal in 6th grade. We worked pretty hard this past couple of weeks making sure the kids had their costumes all ready.

Tyler was the Egyptian God Set/Seth

Funeral Procession

Tyler's Class