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England + Ireland Unit

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.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 25, 2021March 1, 2021Posted inengland + irelandLeave a comment on England + Ireland Unit

England + Ireland and Castles Supplies

Here are the books and supplies needed for our England + Ireland Unit and our Castles Unit.

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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.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 25, 2021Posted incastlesLeave a comment on Castles Unit: Make a Sword Craft

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.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 25, 2021Posted inengland + irelandLeave a comment on England + Ireland: Layered Union Flag Activity

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!

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Castles Unit: Medieval Banner Craft

Decorate your home like a royal with this simple medieval banner craft!

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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.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 25, 2021Posted incastlesLeave a comment on Castles Unit: Royal Chalice Craft

Quilts + Light, Shadows + Rainbows Supply Lists

Here’s what you need for our Quilts and Light, Shadows + Rainbows Units.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 11, 2021Posted insuppliesLeave a comment on Quilts + Light, Shadows + Rainbows Supply Lists

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.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 11, 2021Posted inlight + shadows + rainbowsLeave a comment on Light, Shadows + Rainbows Unit

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.

Posted bylearnandliveletterFebruary 11, 2021February 18, 2021Posted inquiltsLeave a comment on Quilts Unit

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