Similar to McAllister's Celebrations, London had a very extensive, very detailed celebration about her semester-long study of the history of New York City, first known as New Amsterdam. (Last semester her class had a Bridge Study, and her historical and engineering knowledge still blows me away!) Using their history study of New Amsterdam and Henry Hudson's discovery of this remote island, they learned all about New York City's history and how people first inhabited it. They learned about history, clothing, food prep, occupations. They learned about the first roads being developed, later to become such streets as Broadway or Wall Street.They learned about the Dutch language, taking on Dutch names and personas. Again, the depth of their study amazed me. They had *several* walking field trips around Manhattan all the way up to the Bronx. How LUCKY we are to have such easy access to everything, via subway or walking. London's teacher, Dana, was amazing. Such a professional, so detailed. London really loved her and admired her.
Also, my parents got sucked into our NYC tornado for 5 days, attending the kids' various activities including this school party. It was fun to have them here, they're probably still recovering as we speak. This place isn't for the faint of heart, I'm afraid. I know that all too well.
London with her teacher, Dana:
Papa, Lita, Daisy, and 'Lotje' (a.k.a London)
London showing off her favorite craft, her yarn-doll. She made one holding a baby yarn doll in its arms:
The girls sewed their own hats and aprons, the boys paper-mache'ed their hats and collars. They made the tile and brick oven behind them. A months' worth of prep!
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