On Monday, I grabbed some photos of the kids sparring. Kiddos 3 and 4 also earned their leadership trophy. To earn the trophy, they had to demonstrate leadership abilities 50 times (the parents write down what occurred on an index card and it is announced at the end of class. The child is awarded a leadership card. When they receive 15 cards, they are awarded a medal. When the earn 50 more, they receive the trophy)
Tuesday was Homeschool Day at The Hershey Story museum in Hershey, PA. Homeschooling and chocolate! How could you go wrong?
What a wonderful program! The theme was "Maya- the first lovers of chocolate." The kids (and mom!) got to make Mexican chocolate, we learned how the Mayans made a chocolate drink for very special occasions, made their names in hieroglyphics and do some weaving.
In addition, there was a scavenger hunt that took us throughout the museum (and the high school version was tough!). The kids learned so much about Milton Hershey and the incredible legacy he left behind for the children who attend the Milton Hershey School that is funded by the company's chocolate sales. In addition, he was always serving the community, being a fair employer, even building and selling homes to his employees with minimal interest rates. He built Hershey Park as an entertainment venue for his employees and their families in addition to theatres, community centers and other cultural sites. During the height of the depression, he paid off the debts of the 5 churches in the area (of all different denominations) and those churches continue to thrive today. I could go on and on. It never ceases to amaze me that people like that did exist in the world and he and his wife's kindness continues to bless so many today.....
Of course, no trip to Hershey would be complete with going to Chocolate World. We never tire of the factory tour ride.
Wednesday was April Fool's Day. What better way to celebrate than to do some kooky and wacky science experiments! We made an "explosion" with vinegar, baking soda and food coloring and had pepper scatter instantly with the touch of our finger (with a dab of dish soap on it)
Thursday brought spring weather, FINALLY! The kids all had their bikes out and enjoyed the lovely weather!
I hope you have a beautiful and blessed Easter (and Happy Passover to those who celebrate!)
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3 comments:
Looks like an exciting week! I'd love to tour the chocolate factory! That looks like lots of fun and the ceramics are great. Have a wonderfully blessed weekend and Happy Easter!
You guys do the coolest things! What a fun week. You can see in their faces how much fun they are having.
It looks like you had a really busy and fun week! :) You sure packed it full!
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