The series is a great way to introduce a variety of topics to your kids. The history of the US is the obvious biggy. The history of cars, of public schools, schools for the blind, homesteading. The history of fashion might be just the interesting topic your kiddos need to learn about years past. The 5th season deals with racial topics. Family dynamics, love that Nellie girl!
There are some great sites to help with learning about the Little House books, series and author.
http://lauralittlehouseontheprairie.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html
The above site has a very good timeline. My boys calculated how old Laura was at different points in history, like how old was she when Coke was invented?
127. the internet, just the good stuff, thank you
128. tree reflections in glass
129. the freedom of having a car
130. basset hound ears
Kitchen math:
Make a list of items for your child to find in the kitchen. Then have your child write down or collect the items that match the description you give. For example:
2 lbs (find an item that weighs 2 lbs)
12oz
15g sugar (find an item with 15g of sugar)
How can you estimate the weight of this apple? (They need to find an item with the weight listed that is close in weight to the apple, be sure they balance the items with each hand, things usually feel heavier in one hand than the other.)
Set out a bowl of dried peas or lentils or rice, along with measuring cups and spoons. Have them calculate how many tablespoons in 1 cup? how many 1/3cups in 2 cups? you get the idea.
Feed your stomach.
Taco Salad
To a plate of tortilla chips add:
chopped lettuce
onion
tomatoes
black beans (or whatever your favorite bean is)
Top it all with salsa. It's easy, healthy, low in the bad stuff, and yummy!
Go outside with your kids today. Don't be like Kanga.
"I think not today, dear. Another day."
"Tomorrow?" said Roo hopefully.
"We'll see," said Kanga
"You're always seeing, and nothing ever happens," said Roo sadly.
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