Pack your imaginary bags (and hop into your time machine on a couple of days) and let’s “travel” to Europe. In this unit we will learn about England and Ireland and their rich history and exciting legends.
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England + Ireland and Castles Supplies
Here are the books and supplies needed for our England + Ireland Unit and our Castles Unit.
Castles Unit: Make a Sword Craft
Any knight is only as good as their sword! With this simple craft, your child can make their own as they explore life as a knight in our Castles Unit.
England + Ireland: Layered Union Flag Activity
This craft was actually created by our co-founder’s 5-year-old daughter after learning that the Union Flag was actually made up of three different flags, and it’s a simple, concrete way to demonstrate how the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland come together.
England + Ireland Unit: Sir Francis Drake Ship
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe in a single expedition, and he did it in a ship called the Golden Hind. Let’s make a model of a ship inspired by the Golden Hind!
Castles Unit: Medieval Banner Craft
Decorate your home like a royal with this simple medieval banner craft!
Castles Unit: Royal Chalice Craft
Ready to raise a glass like a royal? This super simple chalice craft makes it easy to turn your next meal into a feast fit for a noble.
Quilts + Light, Shadows + Rainbows Supply Lists
Here’s what you need for our Quilts and Light, Shadows + Rainbows Units.
Light, Shadows + Rainbows Unit
Our activities this week are full of bright ideas! 💡 We will learn about light, the shadows that are created when it is blocked, and the beautiful colors that are seen when we send it through a prism.
Quilts Unit
If all you think about when you think of quilts is the afghan on your grandma’s couch, think again. Quilts can teach us the beauty of culture, family, and diversity—especially when it comes to gaining understanding of cultures different from our own.