Did you know that ice cream has it’s own special part in history? It’s true! The Chinese were the first to develop ice cream, somewhere around 3000 BC. Roman emperor, Nero, was fascinated with the stuff, and is credited as the first person on record to have ice cream made for a meal. Marco Polo introduced Italy to ice cream, ...
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Build A Roman Aqueduct
Aqueducts are one of the architectural wonders of the Roman Empire. They supplied fresh, clean water to Roman cities for drinking, irrigation, and for public baths and fountains, often over many miles. These aqueducts were a revolutionary idea that changed the world forever. To this day, as civilizations grow across the world, finding access to fresh and clean water for ...
Read More »Kids In The Kitchen: Ancient Roman Honey Cakes
Want to try a taste of ancient Rome? Make these delicious honey cakes! They were, and still are, a very popular Roman sweet pastry. We can trace these cakes as far back as Cato the Elder – he wrote down the recipe for safekeeping. New Audio Adventure Tells The Story Of Loyalty, Perseverance and Sacrifice There are many different variations ...
Read More »Treats For Mom
Mother’s Day is the one special day each year dedicated to celebrating moms everywhere. Wouldn’t it be nice this year to show mom how much you love her with something extra-special? (Even better when it’s homemade with love!) Finding a great gift for mom doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. We have found an easy and inexpensive gift that ...
Read More »The Sailor’s Diet: What Did Sir Francis Drake & His Crew Eat?
During the days of Sir Francis Drake and the glorious Age of Exploration sailors didn’t have access to a very healthy diet. Historians have concluded that sailors consumed approximately 3,000 calories a day, in the best of circumstances. Their diets were often severely lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables. Many sailors suffered from scurvy due to lack of vitamin C. ...
Read More »Make Your Own Ship In A Bottle
Learn the secret to creating your very own ship in a bottle! This timeless maritime craft has been a favorite hobby for centuries. Armed with patience and a few tools, you too can create one, leaving your friends to wonder … “How did they do that?” Important Note: Parental supervision and help is a must for this craft. This craft ...
Read More »The Dragon And The Raven Word Search
Calling all The Dragon And The Raven fans! Expand your vocabulary with our brand new word search. Just print and have fun! (Includes an answer key, if you get frustrated.) Click on the graphic below to download and print your puzzle and answer key.
Read More »37 Indoor Winter Activities To Keep Your Kids From Bouncing Off The Walls
Fighting homeschool burnout? Weather got you down? Can’t get out to play? Here are some fun activities that can help you pass the time until spring arrives! Have a snowball fight – with cotton balls or paper Make snowflake cut outs Re-read a favorite book Learn to make soup and grilled cheese Play flashlight tag Work a jigsaw puzzle Clean ...
Read More »Soap Carving For Kids
Soap carving is a wonderful handicraft for kids of all ages. Soap makes a great sculpting medium, especially for first time carvers. It is soft and pliable enough for small hands to manipulate, safe to work with, and allows for plenty of creative freedom. It’s also an inexpensive project so you can enjoy carving over and over again. Materials Needed: ...
Read More »Melted Crayon Hearts: A Fun Valentine Craft!
Got broken crayons? Don’t throw them away! Give them new life with this fun, quick and easy craft and gift idea. Materials Needed: Broken or old crayons Heart shaped baking/candy molds (or muffin pans) Oven mitt Cooling racks or other surface to allow pans to cool Peel the paper off all of the crayon pieces. Break any large pieces of ...
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