Hollywood, here we come...LOL!!!!!

Check out our version of The Empire Strikes Back. Cick on the link below. Then have fun making your own video. Enjoy!!

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Telegraphy 101

We have been having the best time studying the origins of the telegraph. Our book Thomas A. Edison Young Inventor has created a huge interest in Morse code, here at home. We even took a field trip to the National Seashore in Wellfleet to visit the Marconi Site. This is the site of the first Transatlantic telegraph:) Marconi was from Italy. His country would not fund his work. So he experimented in Great Britain and succeeded in sending a wireless telegraph. He Then came to the USA and was once again successful...sending the first transatlantic message.
Here are the kids and auntie S at the National Seashore.

All the information about this historical day!

We had a wonderful day exploring the Cape. The site is easy to find and there is no admission fee. The nearby Cedar Swamp is a great hike and makes for an adventurous day. If you live nearby, you should plan an outing.

Pinewood Derby

This was B's very first Pinewood Derby. He came in second place in his Webelos den!! We were all so excited!! Thanks to Papa for all his hard work, especially the carving. Also, thanks to Dad for all his help with painting and design. It was truly a family event!

Oh, in case you didn't guess B made his car look like Boba Fett!!!

Eggs-periments

Wow, what a perfect day. Finally we can get outside and test out the egg experiments from the book, Thomas Edison Young Inventor. The point is to be able to throw a raw egg across the yard without it breaking.

First D threw an egg across the yard. As you might have guessed it broke. So the kids each came up with their own packaging ideas that they hoped would prevent any more breakages.

D used two ziplock bags that she filled with packing peanuts. She placed her egg between them and tied it all together. It worked!!! Not a scratch on her egg.
C decided to go with a parachute. After dropping it off the porch twice without it breaking, he decided he'd try throwing it. It survived!!
B and D proudly showing off their unbroken eggs.


This was B's packaging. There was no way his egg was going to break in this baby!! All three of them used different ideas and all three were successes. Plus, they all had a great time.




OK, we're off to make some Irish Soda Bread. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

My budding chef

If you follow this blog at all you probably know that D loves to bake. Now her interest in food has evolved to include cooking. Yesterday, she made lunch for us all. We enjoyed grilled cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup. For dessert she made heart shaped raspberry brownies.Yum!!!

Cabin Fever Creations

Mud, mud everywhere and not a clean child to see!!! That describes our life perfectly. First we had snow, that quickly melted into mush and was promptly followed by rain, creating rivers of mud in our back yard. After washing several coats and doing extra loads of laundry yesterday, I told my poor "cabin fever" babies that they all had to stay inside today. They didn't take to kindly to my decision at first...but then...

D raided the art box and kept herself occupied all afternoon!!! Pinky the worm was the end result!

Thomas A. Edison Young Inventor

Wow, I can't believe we are down to the last book of our school year. Thomas A. Edison Young Inventor will be the focus of our studies for the next 14 weeks. Already the kids have started learning about the Great Lakes thanks to this latest book. HOMES, what a great way to rember the names of the lakes; Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior.

Looking forward to learning more about Edison, while also learning history, geography, science, vocab...etc, etc. We love Five In A Row!!!

Father/son cake decoratng contest

We recently attended the Cub Scouts Blue and Gold Dinner. There was a father/son cake decorating contest. Look at what B and his dad came up with. Too cute. B is a huge Lego fan, as you might have guessed.

B was awarded his bobcat badge. We are very proud of him and how dedicated he is to his den.

Homer Price

The kids just finished Homer Price and loved it. What a great book. It inspired the kids to study mythology, which they really enjoyed. They especially loved The Illiad and The Odyssey, by the Greek Homer.

Homer Price also encouraged the kids to make their own doughnuts. I think they turned out great. How about you?

Gotta love the Cub Scouts!!

B, recently joined the cub scouts. He is a proud webelo and loving the group!! His pack is fantastic. The events, the meetings, the leaders...they are all wonderful. B has already made some great friends. And people worry about homeschoolers being socialized...silly!

Lego Robotics

On January 25th, B attended the Lego Robotics class at MIT. He had a great time learning about robotics with other homeschoolers.

Meanwhile, D,C, A, E and hubby and I enjoyed exploring the MIT Robotics Museum.