Quilting Challenge

On Thursday, we delved into the American Girl character, Kirsten. She is a young girl from Sweden that comes to America with her family. After a rough journey they settle on a farm in Minnesota. Kirsten lived during the pioneer times (hence our upcoming field trip.)
We talked about what life was probably like for Kirsten. And we agreed it was not EASY!
We then worked on individual lap quilts. We learned that quilts have 3 layers and that the quilting stitches keep the layers bound together.
We learned a simple tie stitch with yarn. The girls worked terribly hard to complete their quilts enough for me to sew the edges (with a modern day sewing machine.)
I only finished three, but hope to finish the remainder this week and deliver them on Thursday.


Don't forget our field-trip this upcoming Thursday!!!

1). We need to leave by 9:30!! Set those alarms early!
2) Dress in pioneer garb if you've got it!
3) Pack a lunch (pioneer lunch is preferred. ). - We talked about this in class
4) If you haven't turned in your permission slip, BRING IT ON THURSDAY!
5) Don't forget to pay $8.25.
6) We will be back by the end of FILA.

7) GET EXCITED!! This is going to be so FUN and educational.

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A Quiet, Fancy Party

> Oh, why can't we have a tea party every Thursday? I think we need a tea party class next semester! Who is on board?!
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> Today it was great fun to learn tea time etiquette while quietly sipping our peppermint tea and delicately eating delicious finger sandwiches, scones and desserts. Teacher Mary even spoiled us with chocolate covered strawberries!!
> Hopefully, the manners we learned today will extend to our everyday eating. Remember, please, thank you and you're welcome! And don't forget our rhyme that reminds us not to put our elbows on the table. So many great hints today. Remind your family about them as you sit down for a meal. I'm sure they will love you to correct their manners ; ).

Ride'em Cowgirl

Our horse field-trip was SO MUCH FUN!  Everyone did a great job listening, brushing, riding and saying thank you.  Thanks for being such great participants.

Merry taught us so much about horses.  She clearly loves them, especially since she is willing to put so much daily work into taking care of them.

I hope you all enjoyed your rides on Angel, Lucky and Chevy.  And maybe the trip struck a passion in your inner selves that was dying to get out.  Maybe Merry unleashed the inner horse lover in each of us!

This Thursday, come dressed in your best tea party outfits.  You are welcome to bring along your favorite doll or stuffed friend.  We are going to have a great time learning the ins and outs of a tea party.  Be ready to put your manners to use.  We will be just like Felicity!

Caroline's Courage - A Theatrical Production

Last Thursday, we learned about the War of 1812.  Caroline's family lived near the shore of Lake Erie in New York's Sacket's Harbor.

Her father was a shipbuilder.  He was taken prisoner by the British while out on the lake sailing one day.  Caroline saw firsthand how the War of 1812 affected the US citizens.

To really understand Caroline's story, we read a play based on the first book in the Caroline series.  In the book, Caroline displays great, unselfish courage.

All the girls played a part in our script table reading while we enjoyed food of the time period - gingerbread cookies and biscuits and honey.

Great voice acting, ladies.

Next week, we will be heading out to meet the Dials' horses in Port Orchard.  Please be on time.  I will have permission slips to sign.  Please have the $1.25 for the bridge fee.  We will leave at 10 a.m. and return for lunch.  Please pray for a sunny day : )!