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A Closer Look at Cows
During our time using “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum by The Peaceful Press, we spent a lovely week studying cows and I thought I would share our adventure with you! First up, we examined the beautiful and humble cow itself. We used our cow figures from Schleich to have a closer look. Hereford Calf by Schleich Holstein Cow by Schleich The girls loved studying the different cow breeds listed in “Farm Anatomy” by Julia Rothman. They each picked a favourite and drew their choice. Next up, they labelled their creations and…
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Green Gables, Prince Edward Island with Kids
A little photo diary of our trip to see Green Gables on the picturesque Prince Edward Island… Our first stop was the beautiful barn. The girls were greeted by two fabulous Parks Canada hosts who gave them each an explorer’s booklet to complete during their visit. These little touches really capture the girls attention and they LOVED completing these tasks (we did too!). Next up, the main attraction…Green Gables! Pantry and Sewing Room Newspaper from 1885. The girls loved spotting the chamber pots! Heheh Anne Shirley’s room! Lots of detail…including…
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Anne of Green Gables Activities
Early this summer, we booked a week of camping in Prince Edward Island with friends. It would be impossible to plan such a trip without a little Anne of Green Gables fun! So, we did what any fan(atic) would do and we added every possible “Anne” book to our library list and pinned every activity found on Pinterest. Here are our favourites to save you some time! We delved in slowly since the girls are still young, I wanted them to have a taste of what the original novel has…
