tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41939611730022003552024-03-05T00:33:31.725-05:00Sippy Cup CentralWhere our classically eclectic, crafty, nature loving homeschool tries to stay on track...Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-8602338200445525112015-03-27T10:17:00.002-04:002015-03-27T10:18:51.745-04:00Too LongIt's been way too long, but we are happy and healthy, homeschooling, and living! I have such a grateful heart and I want to share it with you...from raising hens, to schooling, life in North Carolina, sewing, and more crafting.<br />
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At least here, the snow is gone and the baby green grass has started to sprout. Garden season is right around the corner, but I just could not wait so I planted a blackberry bush and 2 raspberry plants to help feed my cuties.</div>
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<br />Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-54584726390409753452014-09-20T23:12:00.001-04:002014-09-21T18:30:30.636-04:00Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L8Fn71taFRnGdc5vFCO8eG1Dx8YOalfb3l9OuaVbWgNzocTf47Sy0mtY72211zN-SPQAD7O8rQ0KFejSIUokEFNoPiPvfVz91aZCay-jH1gZEEn6J82D8Uf5zsdzN0yk5B1-gSj6ap5x/s640/blogger-image--2026556641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L8Fn71taFRnGdc5vFCO8eG1Dx8YOalfb3l9OuaVbWgNzocTf47Sy0mtY72211zN-SPQAD7O8rQ0KFejSIUokEFNoPiPvfVz91aZCay-jH1gZEEn6J82D8Uf5zsdzN0yk5B1-gSj6ap5x/s640/blogger-image--2026556641.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The girls and I took a road-trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Va for the last few days of their homeschool promotion. We spent 7 hours exploring the shops, playing the spy game, and exploring the grounds of the lovely Govenor's Palace.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q-whPu8QF3NGDxYjO3tEeVqlY7BuoqzolLa4WGWN6nA_WwZ3zDIHWITpBfBJBPSdOrTE43T5mkDKQy5VqUDH2Kbsz79daze76YVMDfwFKlx2639YIwD3qq1DBEpIP0ghi4DBGtKm7kJI/s640/blogger-image-1512497357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q-whPu8QF3NGDxYjO3tEeVqlY7BuoqzolLa4WGWN6nA_WwZ3zDIHWITpBfBJBPSdOrTE43T5mkDKQy5VqUDH2Kbsz79daze76YVMDfwFKlx2639YIwD3qq1DBEpIP0ghi4DBGtKm7kJI/s640/blogger-image-1512497357.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(The classic Williamsburg picture)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI0ut3JkTixLX1XGWEKiP83L9qol8uUZBe53gcYuslgUvjsUAVp6yA4ViO9Mjir3ojP_QDN3MZrllJ2iOW_ht8gPGCwF7z_-hi1UzI4tWbYyJNLeJthvj8yDWZH1q1kUDqRkWPTFGnSV7/s640/blogger-image--1725442043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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You would really need a full day to devote to the interactive game, but we enjoyed the first few clues.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was a full day at Colonial Willaimsburg and sure worth the discounted price. They have homeschool days in the Spring, Fall, and sometimes Winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jamestown Settlement</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsvp7InDne0oVy8a3594sv0s-5Jq4au9xky3ISVrGeek7IzjKyxaht7TiyGfFjkrTt89_chg6pencOc1ysfKVBkbQtogj6y2E6sLfgr9iC4Q8faUv5r1rSP_Pk_dN81ZTGEXM4t99_1bn/s640/blogger-image-2136752689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsvp7InDne0oVy8a3594sv0s-5Jq4au9xky3ISVrGeek7IzjKyxaht7TiyGfFjkrTt89_chg6pencOc1ysfKVBkbQtogj6y2E6sLfgr9iC4Q8faUv5r1rSP_Pk_dN81ZTGEXM4t99_1bn/s640/blogger-image-2136752689.jpg"></a></div></div>Jamestown Settlement was even better than Williamsburg for the kids! This is separate from Jamestown island. Here they have a fantastic History museum, Powhatan village, an example of the first Jamestown, along with ships that you are encouraged to explore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5Z3NoxOb8jVQOSXVe1h4MOn-039IHmN60KwYZezi8fYZLncQuzDmIenMRGocjpr4P5RMc6tN5dURYDAl86FvC5OKEptPgVm2Np9Il8sVuP6aXJx9AF00rWLk3fTMWQwq677W-9cWgTmX/s640/blogger-image--777599455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5Z3NoxOb8jVQOSXVe1h4MOn-039IHmN60KwYZezi8fYZLncQuzDmIenMRGocjpr4P5RMc6tN5dURYDAl86FvC5OKEptPgVm2Np9Il8sVuP6aXJx9AF00rWLk3fTMWQwq677W-9cWgTmX/s640/blogger-image--777599455.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsB9Iwff9-1b0L0SzP0csydJQiWtZWtwbNsitBFdvBuEOi8pY0ZNgTaqKPUaZJPma1u-tlOh6VwOA9J5S2hE2KLg-oFgq7ny4MFHAOOA2VTXQl18yRDrfnJnYjF4JlLndKsniUlR_flm8/s640/blogger-image--1950640312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I think the girls now have a better idea of what life was like during the 17th century. </div></div></div></div>Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-1392747596485600132014-08-29T22:36:00.000-04:002014-08-29T22:36:24.929-04:00Six September ActivitiesI love Autumn! I love the smell of apples, decaying leaves, pumpkins, and wearing long sleeve shirts. I know it's still summer, but we are getting ready with anticipation. Here are some activities that we just finished up or have done in the past.<br />
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Toilet paper pumpkins:<br />
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Pumpkin Play Dough:<br />
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Pumpkin Life Cycle:<br />
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Apple Mosaic:<br />
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Apple Pie Play Dough:<br />
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Homemade Apple Sauce:<br />
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<br />Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-22329907232934434272014-08-28T12:20:00.001-04:002014-08-28T13:19:33.067-04:00Cow's Eye DissectionOur Classical Conversation group gathered today to dissect a cow's eye. We are learning about the human body this cycle and the past two science experiments have discussed the eye.<br />
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This was the first dissection experience for the children. I explained that the smell was fermaldihyde and it was used to preserve specimens. (I should mention that this was my first dissection since high school.)</div>
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We went step by step: fatty tissue, cornea, lens, retina, tapetum, and optical nerve.</div>
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The children also learned how to find their blind spot. This first dissection project was pretty fascinating and not gross. The children and Moms walked away with a better understanding of how the human eye is made.<br />
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I chose the book Madeline, by Ludwig Bemelmams.<br />
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Below are the activities that I made for our swap. I know it will be a big help receiving nine other book activities to use during the year.</div>
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Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-12255687998870426702014-08-25T19:17:00.001-04:002014-08-25T19:19:24.374-04:00The smell of Grandma's houseI was recently gifted two vintage tablecloths that belonged to my Grandmother. She has been with her maker for nearly 15 years and I believe she is my guardian angel now.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZX7_2b6ml143uSOaEGe6REbaZT8vhwPdYqcTccyYi6iMaKyEO3e16Z1hc3K1qe8hQBfUXfV30RvhNo3gR4VTuOe0XT1fmTFr3AIFYRYWFt135NbsdBmv8Rzk68SmmY2wfF2cAZziy3VbB/s640/blogger-image-479640203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZX7_2b6ml143uSOaEGe6REbaZT8vhwPdYqcTccyYi6iMaKyEO3e16Z1hc3K1qe8hQBfUXfV30RvhNo3gR4VTuOe0XT1fmTFr3AIFYRYWFt135NbsdBmv8Rzk68SmmY2wfF2cAZziy3VbB/s640/blogger-image-479640203.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My family currently uses her rock maple circular table. We can't seem to get rid of it. It doesn't fit our kitchen space well and it's not incredibly beautiful. We got rid of the hutch that went with it two moves ago, but the table still remains, along with her memory.</div><div><br></div><div>During our visit to PA, my Aunt went down to her basement and pulled out Grandma's vintage fringed tablecloths. She never used them due to her table's size- lucky me!</div><div><br></div><div>Shortly after returning home, I pulled those vintage beauties out and had planned to wash them, but the smell stopped me. I felt like the food critic in the Disney movie Ratatouille as I was transported back in time. My heart started to ache and tears welled in my eyes, happy tears, wishing I could once again talk to my dear Old Nanny.</div><div><br></div><div>Those tablecloths remain unwashed in my cabinet. I don't want to lose that smell of moth balls, old wood, and something sweet. For it's the smell of my Grandma's house, if only all smells could be so endearing.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy38RQpcpALqsi2TMgvyETbBjmw6s6pYp1pEDWyx3O11slDas9HM1ff9Ns9IZKJ8Jdz6sJacEXEyama3PjRtKb3mlcf5bER_CyZZwu7zHD-ubvFpse3qvXnVouckizh32XLNr1Yx38vRaN/s640/blogger-image--603977772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy38RQpcpALqsi2TMgvyETbBjmw6s6pYp1pEDWyx3O11slDas9HM1ff9Ns9IZKJ8Jdz6sJacEXEyama3PjRtKb3mlcf5bER_CyZZwu7zHD-ubvFpse3qvXnVouckizh32XLNr1Yx38vRaN/s640/blogger-image--603977772.jpg"></a></div></div>Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-36861977084006404812014-08-14T11:45:00.001-04:002014-08-14T11:45:11.636-04:00Leaf rubbing & nature journalingIt's a beautiful day here in North Carolina. <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It's perfect for leaf rubbing and nature journaling. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfa-8rQvoGuCOh2TN0Goj4DQmjRtKqzcoMTzjU_OhcYYrK98nl_nnVvjrZP8JLenfEA9PJ2_i1Ox0XejCHold2CgsiGJC91Qa4ZOc1Ro3VsSLq3rjIquEYhkNuqL1E-LP8WXSadw5BjIts/s640/blogger-image--203704395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfa-8rQvoGuCOh2TN0Goj4DQmjRtKqzcoMTzjU_OhcYYrK98nl_nnVvjrZP8JLenfEA9PJ2_i1Ox0XejCHold2CgsiGJC91Qa4ZOc1Ro3VsSLq3rjIquEYhkNuqL1E-LP8WXSadw5BjIts/s640/blogger-image--203704395.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbZyq6bNepIa8hfquR8ainI7YghoStdZZWyfaAuitb2YMw-jFDCYU6lJtcreVMQ41iV7-6RvwTL_FxOy_CVZNeENiqbZN8PbFl7Sn3dsll-vbnU8JCJUzFdtlKajeSHkbarmOhbogv16p/s640/blogger-image-876537409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbZyq6bNepIa8hfquR8ainI7YghoStdZZWyfaAuitb2YMw-jFDCYU6lJtcreVMQ41iV7-6RvwTL_FxOy_CVZNeENiqbZN8PbFl7Sn3dsll-vbnU8JCJUzFdtlKajeSHkbarmOhbogv16p/s640/blogger-image-876537409.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My girls love to discover nature. They select a fallen leaf and rub the paper with oil pastels, then then they look up tree name in our nature books. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUl5zlJSX1ywvavcsNQ30KecfDgajgW-NoIEdMAeOA2r1n7ZzC_F4PP_qfHM2Q5pbj85Dj_2F64cqSv0xDN38Y7sEmNiAHClIUVlVvJcW_ayMs_39r7lVS7hsFY4zPlQujpOFu9RLPzzfH/s640/blogger-image--1642012025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUl5zlJSX1ywvavcsNQ30KecfDgajgW-NoIEdMAeOA2r1n7ZzC_F4PP_qfHM2Q5pbj85Dj_2F64cqSv0xDN38Y7sEmNiAHClIUVlVvJcW_ayMs_39r7lVS7hsFY4zPlQujpOFu9RLPzzfH/s640/blogger-image--1642012025.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVaFaB6aKUfASyo7DTQrvL8NIkDULT8X1C53_ohjLQy3LfR6lxn5U2H5GQLdS9PwXVE59NDbUqX-8-PZdVlLV1G-orle4gq9SzIXqhyWl1GognHw84l6E5aeBlrLhV4TfjME_EYIsN9du/s640/blogger-image-1692484085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVaFaB6aKUfASyo7DTQrvL8NIkDULT8X1C53_ohjLQy3LfR6lxn5U2H5GQLdS9PwXVE59NDbUqX-8-PZdVlLV1G-orle4gq9SzIXqhyWl1GognHw84l6E5aeBlrLhV4TfjME_EYIsN9du/s640/blogger-image-1692484085.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They think each tree has a different scent so they like to rub the leaf in their journal, like a scratch and sniff sticker.</div>Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-89708974186687611972014-08-09T14:10:00.001-04:002014-08-09T14:13:03.710-04:00Lancaster County, PA<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qzjLP0jmfHKs_ihg4c4shkrT5ZcMstn0TMMYBoe9MT_KtpoJaijA1TY-CdxlcePnhlinjmi6eX6FN82EJlmROf-QYptncUEsYLMkdQytQ24CVRsgdqO2NRbsq0jwfYEqiL_O4Zj213fD/s640/blogger-image--729955219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qzjLP0jmfHKs_ihg4c4shkrT5ZcMstn0TMMYBoe9MT_KtpoJaijA1TY-CdxlcePnhlinjmi6eX6FN82EJlmROf-QYptncUEsYLMkdQytQ24CVRsgdqO2NRbsq0jwfYEqiL_O4Zj213fD/s640/blogger-image--729955219.jpg"></a></div></div></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I took Lancaster County for granted when I was growing-up. I found the endless corn fields and supply of fresh produce in exciting. Yet years later, we stop and watch the horse and buggies trot by and look at awe at each Amish community. I am glad that I can share this experience with my children. We head home with a car full of fresh picked corn, melons, a shoe-fly pie for our neighbor, and sweet bologna.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzHNOE2izN_BPjDrHq7NanbFAyDAQTK_U0ulvbKFj7EkndaVHqtdZgrGOednYr0mQD2sI4B_0GnTZNU573CCYrEcOVAe10UZh5Mv2K-lRBCMtMZzEna1GVI7o6ua-1vDGxk47C2piXD5c/s640/blogger-image-1348543932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzHNOE2izN_BPjDrHq7NanbFAyDAQTK_U0ulvbKFj7EkndaVHqtdZgrGOednYr0mQD2sI4B_0GnTZNU573CCYrEcOVAe10UZh5Mv2K-lRBCMtMZzEna1GVI7o6ua-1vDGxk47C2piXD5c/s640/blogger-image-1348543932.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDcNm-hGujn-25WvOVfI5EDPRT-MaeNjuuxaJs6OBrXpe-B3zM6yt0aMJYSyQA-6Dq_STl966odxY-tc4YoE_OFQdTVcokLIlekDo-A0zkKSIAZVN3OdamUhACXoyXfEfuLXoWxnHbDYX/s640/blogger-image-1191761155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDcNm-hGujn-25WvOVfI5EDPRT-MaeNjuuxaJs6OBrXpe-B3zM6yt0aMJYSyQA-6Dq_STl966odxY-tc4YoE_OFQdTVcokLIlekDo-A0zkKSIAZVN3OdamUhACXoyXfEfuLXoWxnHbDYX/s640/blogger-image-1191761155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOio28A1x9NgHDt2KKQg8qKLJLp2V29LVIY0bq1DZbkgP8ko9cvbDiilRIzqBsOknCX1laJiXR1Ovdv0eF9LSyk_68ImJM_rjTJrQQS0QPU0n6UFWCB6NbBiTYImniO8Z6CSlu-YOfuTo/s640/blogger-image-1912958112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOio28A1x9NgHDt2KKQg8qKLJLp2V29LVIY0bq1DZbkgP8ko9cvbDiilRIzqBsOknCX1laJiXR1Ovdv0eF9LSyk_68ImJM_rjTJrQQS0QPU0n6UFWCB6NbBiTYImniO8Z6CSlu-YOfuTo/s640/blogger-image-1912958112.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAB58Bln6t0h3SMmxhyMOZxEbuqD-6epDViH8uGNCa04WZde7D18Fp2lmB5G0vjXsrQQ042_RX89ytLdq6M7ieXAQa4hkRg5mOnULYmikrBqA-ZLeuHfckfop7haRROVxDuwUQtes21o0/s640/blogger-image--1834246042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxAB58Bln6t0h3SMmxhyMOZxEbuqD-6epDViH8uGNCa04WZde7D18Fp2lmB5G0vjXsrQQ042_RX89ytLdq6M7ieXAQa4hkRg5mOnULYmikrBqA-ZLeuHfckfop7haRROVxDuwUQtes21o0/s640/blogger-image--1834246042.jpg"></a></div>- places to see:</div><div>Choo Choo Barn</div><div>PA Railroad Museum</div><div>The Turkey Hill Experience</div><div>Strasburg Railroad</div>Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-50966706913662939222014-08-04T07:17:00.001-04:002014-08-04T07:17:18.301-04:00Cotton- field to fiber<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Our 4-H Textile group had a wonderful field trip last month. 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Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-3595855409946763682014-08-03T02:01:00.002-04:002014-08-03T12:24:20.360-04:00Classical Conversations Cycle 3, week 1If you are like me...you have been staying up late prepping for the new school year. I pulled this one out of the archives. It's hard to forget week 1, it's always the first one that comes to mind when I give someone a CC example.<br />
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We made these cute boats to go along with our Classical Conversations history sentence and they turned out great.<br />
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In 1492, Columbus sailed on the first of four trips to the Caribbean on three Spanish ships, called the Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria.<br />
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I think they will make cute name cards for our Thanksgiving table. We followed these <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266491/kids-tables-centerpiece" style="color: #aa0033; text-decoration: none;">directions</a>, but used a chopstick to hold the sails up.<br />
(linked to <a href="http://www.halfahundredacrewood.com/2014/04/classical-conversations-blogroll.html">Half a hundred acre woods</a> weekly link-up)</div>
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As you know my girls love nature. This is the second summer that we are following this guide. We are also observing a tree through all the seasons right in our front yard. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />June: Birds- name, visual identity, song<br /> Ocean- plants, shells, mammals, crustaceans<br /><br />July: Amphibians- life cycle, parts, habitats, identity<br /> Butterflies- life cycle, watch it grow<br /><br />August: Rocks- types, visual identity<br /> <br />Along with our study each girls will keep a nature journal, nothing fancy, just another way to record what they see by drawing, sketching, and doodling. These take along guides <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155971624X/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">found here at Amazon</a> should help us on our nature journey. I hope you come along too!</div>
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Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-77327111180279710972013-04-20T05:51:00.001-04:002013-04-20T05:57:21.949-04:00Classical ConversationsI am happy to say that we completed Cycle 1 of Classical Conversations. I will be tutoring next year and looking forward to the challenge.<br />
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At our end if year party the girls sang the Timeline song and showed off their art work.<br />
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Olive also took the Woodcock Johnson test last month. It was a good first test, which gave us a broad view on what she knows by age and grade.<br />
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We all had spring fevers...literally...but we are in the mend now!<br />
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We had fun recently at NC State's farm animal days, the NC symphony, and the park. Sports are also in full swing with softball and soccer filling up the calendar.<br />
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We look forward to finishing up our Saxon Math books and starting All About Spelling. The zoo and an orienteering trip are on the agenda for this week. <br />
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Our baby is quickly growing into a toddler...she already is, but I am in denial. She really enjoyed her first sensory tub! <br />
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I forgot to add that those cute little date coupons came from Amy's Blog at Let's Explore, they are adorable. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JZeS-KDL8tUuVMR2KKkhpXDPpEoimQtZAG_gfMRyAqE_ypPZGCR-9gweVbzeP-0sJUmvoo1uYPjPzYAYDKVptwpaMTsSDCi6UF0518ZjslrFEmuTyoEQtp2CLu_TcUCIkXMvLb1O8i4L/s640/blogger-image--874424229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JZeS-KDL8tUuVMR2KKkhpXDPpEoimQtZAG_gfMRyAqE_ypPZGCR-9gweVbzeP-0sJUmvoo1uYPjPzYAYDKVptwpaMTsSDCi6UF0518ZjslrFEmuTyoEQtp2CLu_TcUCIkXMvLb1O8i4L/s640/blogger-image--874424229.jpg" /></a></div>Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-83008977944445467532013-02-06T12:04:00.001-05:002013-02-06T12:04:38.381-05:00Erupting VolcanosWe had so much fun erupting this volcano made from a plastic bottle, aluminum foil, and clay.<br />
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Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-69987519138229797892013-01-02T07:45:00.000-05:002013-01-02T07:49:25.511-05:00Snowmen Bookmarks Here is a fun popsicle stick craft that we are making for the avid readers in our family.<br />
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Gather popsicle sticks, small googley eyes, foam sheets, tiny pom-poms, strong glue, and a marker to drawl on the nose and mouse. I cut out the foam shapes and the girls glued everything onto the popsicle sticks.<br />
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Linked to: <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/12/31/made-by-you-monday-134/">Made For You Mondays</a> Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-44008097480732525132012-12-31T19:42:00.001-05:002013-01-01T12:12:13.036-05:00Happy New YearSippy Cup Central wishes you peaceful days and joyful nights in 2013! <br />
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Sippy Cup Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930494513720494172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193961173002200355.post-23669920839916967612012-12-19T09:04:00.001-05:002012-12-19T09:04:14.312-05:00My First Knitting ProjectMeet Clarece...this is Olive's first knitting project. We actually learned to knit at the same time. I am just so proud of her and thankful for a great 4-H group.<br />
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