Today was Europe Part 2. We started the day with a game of Kubb (a Swedish game where teams try to knock down the other side's wooden blocks first). Then we went to garden class and planted little tomatoe plants. After that, we went to the art studio and talked about Greece and the many accomplishments from Olympics to Philosphy and more! We also looked at all the different type urns they use for different purposes and made some Urn Scratch Art (oil pastels with acrylic paint

We began Europe Part 1 with a game of Croquet. Then we played the game 6 Men's Morris with partners and looked at famous castles around Europe. We also discussed how stained glass windows are made. Next they either traced a leaf for their stained glass project or created their own designs. While working on their stained glass, I talked about Russia's space program accomplishments and Isaac Newton's life and discoveries. Then we looked at the difference between Newton's theor

Today was Australia so we started with two games: Cane Toads vs Inland Taipan vs Dingoes (each team picks an animal and "battles" the other team. Cane toads beat Dingoes with their toxic skin, Dingoes beat Inland Taipans with their howl, Inland Taipans beat Cane toads by swallowing them whole) and Kookaburra (make up a bird call and with eyes closed they have to use their sense of hearing to find each other). Then we went to garden class by the greenhouse to plant a pollin

Today was Antarctica day. We started with a game of Belgica Antarctica Freeze tag (based on the insect native to Antarctica). Then at the art studio, we discussed the different type penguins that live in Antarctica and the explorers picked their favorite to make a clay version. We will add markings tomorrow since they needed to dry today. After snack and a discussion of characters for their original play, we went to the obstacle course for awhile. Then we looked at a model of

Today was the Middle East. We began with the game "Baduk and the Coin" (holding fists out in a circle a coin gets passed around and the person in center of circle gets 3 guesses to who has the coin). Then we traveled to Afghanistan to talk about a common symbol you would find all over the Middle East: the Hamsa (a symbol for peace and protection against evil). Then we looked at Mosques and listened to a "Call to Prayer" song so they could hear what it sounds like. Next they

Today was North and Central America. We started with a game of Cornhole and Ulu Maika (from Hawaii).Then those that wanted to played a game of kickball since it originated in Ohio. For garden class, we talked about seeds and transplanted little tomato plants. Some also enjoyed a fresh cucumber. Then for Panama we made felt molas depicting an animal or plant. Next we talked about the Grand Canyon and how it has formed. During snack, we continued to add on to the play. Then we

Today was South America. We started with a game of Oba (leader catches the balloon a certain way and then partner has to copy them) and Luta De Galo/"Fight of the Roosters" (try to grab your partner's handkerchief with one arm crossed and hopping on one foot). Then at the art studio some explorers put their final details on the week long Batik project while we talked about The Amazon Rainforest and it's amazing biodiversity. We looked at some of the spectacular animals of th

We started the morning with the Meet My Friend Game and a tag game called "The Wall" (in honor of the Great Wall of China). Then at garden class, they made a water mix with calcium to add nutrients to the plants. Some also harvested squash to take home. Then we did the second step for the Batik Fabric which was painting over the glue with acrylic paint. Tonight they will soak in water and everywhere the glue was painted will wash away to show the design they created. Then we

We started with a game of 7 Stones from India (1 team has to restack the 7 stones before getting tagged by the other team). Then we talked about Diwali (the Indian festival to celebrate the victory of light over dark) and how it relates to the folktale "Rama and the Demon King". In celebration of Diwali we did Rangoli sand art and Henna tattoos. Next we had snack and discussed characters and a plot for their original play. Then we went to the obstacle course for awhile. Back

We started the day with a game of Kubb (a Swedish game where teams try to knock down the other side's wooden blocks first) and 6 Men's Morris (based on 9 Men's Morris from Shakespeare). Then we went to the art studio and talked about Greece. We looked at all the different urns they use for different purposes and then made Urn Scratch Art (oil pastels with acrylic paint over it then using a skewer scratched a design for an urn). After snack and practicing their play, we went