When we moved to Virginia almost 2 years ago... we began an intense study of American History. Why ? Because we lived in Northern Virginia and it is a GREAT place to live for American History.
Last year we studied exploreres - the signing of the Constitution. This year, we kicked off American History with our field trip to Colonial Williamsburg last month. While in Colonial Williamsburg, Shayna expressed interest in learning how to basket weave. Not, weaving with yarn... the "real thing." Of course, being homeschoolers, when your child wants to try something, you go after it !
We purchased a "kit" that had all the materials we needed. Today, we were both kind of "blah", so we pulled out the basket weaving. Well, if you have not ever tried basket weaving, it is HARDER than you can imagine ! We both learned it takes a lot of patience.
I made (my perfectionist child) repeat several times "It is okay for all baskets to look unique" so she wouldn't "freak out" that her basket did not look like the picture.
We are about 1/2 way through our project. It has been FUN ! However, now, Shayna would like to find someone who can really teach her how to basket weave well. I love how studying American History (as well as everything else) stimulates Shayna to learn "something else well". I love the fact she is passionate. I just hate the fact it usually means I have to drive a long, long distance to meet her needs !
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