Since we have been exploring world geography for the last several months, we decided to pull out our Global Twister map and chart the path the Mayflower took. There is something magical about getting to 'experience' that trip for themselves. As they grabbed their walnut Mayflower ships, we talked about how the pilgrims left England for Holland (to escape religious persecution), but then left Holland (because they were losing their kids to the secular culture) and departed for the new world, etc...
It is amazing how raptly they listen so they can re-enact the journey!
Of course, this turned into an impromptu review of all we've learned as they wanted to sail all over the world. They were turned loose for some exploratory free play! It is amazing to watch children's minds busy at work while they play. What a wonderful, painless way to review and solidify what they've learned!
And of course, we couldn't put the map away...
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I love this idea! Walnut Mayflower ships and Global twister? Too fun!
ReplyDeleteBlessings from the Hip Homeschool Hop,
Sue :)
I love the walnut ships! I saw this in a book I have, but I was scared to try to use walnuts. My son has a peanut allergies. Do you think walnuts are safe??
ReplyDeleteThank you for the large shot of your room. What an inspiration! Actually every photo you take is this way. Come rub off some of that beautiful, clean simplicity on me :)
ReplyDeleteAdrienne, Yikes, I have no idea on the peanut allergy thing. I would definitely look into that, especially if your son is young enough to still put a ship anywhere near his mouth. (I'm amazed at what my 4 year old still randomly puts in his mouth.)
ReplyDeleteHeather, I didn't even think about that when I posted the picture. But I love to get a peak into people's homes too. I have to admit that I knew I'd be taking pictures, so I had the boys pick up the hotwheel cars and airplains that were strewn everywhere! ;)
Globe Twister, I love that idea! Thanks for stopping by and sharing at waddleeahchaa your favorite non-battery toy. Hope to hear from you again next week when we will be sharing another great gift idea for this Christmas. :)
ReplyDeletevery creative....congrats on being featured on crafty crow.....i went through a lot of posts of urs....too good...very inspiring....i am following ur blog.....nice to 'meet' u.
ReplyDeleteAs a Mayflower descendent (from Edward Doty, leathermaker's apprentice and all around rascal) I especially love this craft! Simple yet so historically rich. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat learning experience, and looks like lots of fun, too!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the Mayflower Nuts.
That huge map is a brilliant idea. I print out a lot of big, BIG maps on printer paper, but it's gross to have to recycle them when they get tattered. I am going to put this project on my homeschool to-do list!
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