We started Galloping the Globe this week by "traveling" to Ireland. Although this country is not covered in Galloping the Globe, we have family members visiting there this month, so thought we'd start with Ireland. They will also be sharing their experience with us via email and photos and some surprises when they return.
This week, we've been reading books about Ireland. We've learned about St. Patrick, the flag of Ireland, castles, and shamrocks. We've been listening to music by The Irish Tenors and have colored a picture of a leprechaun, made shamrocks, and are now making a pink (of course) castle.
Our family members took two "Flat Stanelys" with them to Ireland - they are named Lisa (in swimsuit) and Majetta (cheerleader). We will share pictures of them as they travel. This is a picture of Lisa and Majetta with their suitcase packed for their trip to Ireland.
Also this week, we are working on math, spelling, and handwriting. We will officially start kindergarten in August.
What a fun first post! Hmmmm...I may have to add Ireland to our travels. I look forward to reading more about your GTG travels.
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Looking forward to checking out Lisa and Majetta's adventures in Ireland! We added Ireland to our GtG travels for St. Patrick's Day. It's one of our favorite countries. Here's what we did- http://matwater.blogspot.com/2005/03/happy-saint-patricks-day.html
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ReplyDeleteI also am in my second year of hsing and have my oldest (twins) gr. one and are doing galloping the globe in the fall. we are considering konos, but i was thinking after gtg. Are you going to do both konos and gtg together? I love the flat stanley idea, to send them along. My kids LOVED those books! I'll look here for a reply or is that how blogs work??? Thanks,
ALysia