School for the Day

I love it when holidays come around because our school ends up being even more fun! I don't always have a lesson for every single holiday (there's one for everyday, right? :-)), but I think I have always made Cinco de Mayo special. Today we started off by reviewing the geography of Mexico (the older 2 knew the answers....yay them), then the kids did a couple of worksheets about the history of why we celebrate. For those interested it's Mexico celebrating winning the battle of Pueblo against the French in 1862 (short version). Later in the day the kids decorated the dining room, made a special supper, and played the limbo (it did not originate from Mexico).

2 silly girls

Are we ready to party or what? :-)

Everyone in this household loves to cook. Melanie is learning how to chop tomatoes. Don't worry, she was just posing and was very careful with the knife with me right beside her.

On the frugal side, we were able to snag the sombreros at the Dollar Tree and also 2 banners and napkins. The girls made paper chains.