This contains all my Little House on the Prairie posts from the summer of 2013. Little House on the Prairie Summer A Summer of Little House Living – Our Plans: Outlining our 10 week plan Little House on the Prairie Unit Study: Week 1: Painting the Little House; Prairie Pancakes; Salted Pork; Corn bread; Paper Dolls; Button…
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Little House on the Prairie: American Folk Museum Part 3
Click here for part one: The Irish Side Click here for part two: The Ship And welcome to part three: The American Side After disembarking the ship we headed straight for the prairie house. I had been under the mistaken impression that it was a replica of the Little House. It wasn't. It was an…
Little House on the Prairie: American Folk Museum Part 2
For part one see here Having gone down the Irish street we entered the docking area to the ship that would take us to the American side: And yes, that is my husband carrying my hand bag. He carried it so I could take photos. It takes a very confident man to carry a woman's…
Little House on the Prairie: American Folk Museum Part 1
One of the places I really wanted to visit when we were in Northern Ireland was the American Folk Museum. The reason being that it had an actual prairie house which had been transported back from America plank by plank and reconstructed on site. No it wasn't a replica of the Little House (as I…
Little House on the Prairie: What next?
Of course this ten week unit wasn't simply about the children having a great learning experience over their summer. Oh no, I had plans secondary to that. I wanted us to work on doing up our play house so the younger ones would have somewhere new and special to play during their school time. I…
Little House on the Prairie: Week 10 – Prairie Party
We have reached the final week of our ten week summer study of Little House on the Prairie and what a summer it has been! Whilst I do have a couple more posts in the pipeline, this is ultimately my last one posting on our weekly adventures. This week was all about the prairie party and I…
Little House on the Prairie: Week Nine
Last night Gary needed to take our youngest to A and E as she didn't seem to be using her left arm properly and kept waking up in pain. Because of a chest infection I had to stay at home, and spent a tearful few hours watching the clock move with the slowest tick tocks EVER. He…
Little House on the Prairie: Week Eight
My plans for this week were to explore 1800's laundry methods and to finish up projects from the last few weeks. I'll post next week on the finishing up project (we actually need to finish them before I can post - ahem), but for this week it was all about the laundry. Here is the…
Little House on the Prairie: Week Seven
We're on the home run now, and whilst we have still been productive, I can feel the pace slowing down for all of us. Hours and hours are now being spent in the little house playing the make believe games that childhood is made of. It is the culmination of all our hard work over…
How to Make a Toy Sink {Little House on the Prairie Unit Study}
Homeschooling offers valuable hands-on learning experiences, exemplified by creating a simple toy sink with family collaboration. This project enhances understanding of historical domestic life while cultivating teamwork and creativity. It transforms literature into real-world application, showcasing how meaningful learning occurs beyond traditional methods, fostering both skills and memories.
Prairie Tea Party: A Hands-On Little House on the Prairie Unit Study
The homeschooling experience described embraces creativity and learning through a Prairie Tea Party inspired by "Little House on the Prairie." Children engaged in cooking pioneer recipes, setting the table with family heirlooms, and reflecting on history, while developing practical skills, family connections, and a deepened understanding of pioneer life.
Little House on the Prairie Dressing Up Clothes
The Little House on the Prairie Unit Study emphasizes hands-on learning through Prairie Dressing Up Clothes, allowing children to engage with history and understand pioneer resourcefulness. Utilizing existing materials, the author crafted costumes with minimal cost, facilitating discussions on modesty, thrift, and collaboration, while enriching the homeschool experience.
How to Make a Simple Tea Towel and Dish Cloth for Play
In a Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, children explored pioneer life through hands-on projects like making tea towels and dish cloths. These activities fostered skills in sewing and knitting while offering insights into the effort behind everyday items. The lessons blend history, practical skills, and character development.
The Long Winter {Little House on the Prairie Unit Study}
By the end of Week 6 of the Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, the family has deeply embraced prairie life. With preparations for the Long Winter underway, they've created a warm home filled with handmade items and shared experiences. Children actively participate, learning essential skills and the significance of pioneer life through hands-on projects.
How to Make a Rag Doll: Home-Made Prairie Toys
This summer highlighted my tendency to hold onto items, which proved beneficial while exploring pioneer living through our homeschool. We crafted a rag doll using old clothing and learned valuable lessons about resourcefulness and the simplicity in pioneer toys. This project effectively combined history, art, and life skills, enriching our educational experience.