Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

This Saturday 12/15/12 from 10:00am - 3:00pm is Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Admission to the Museum & Parking are FREE!

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located at:
4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-5784

From their website:

Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at the Kemper Museum. The third Saturday of each month is Scavenger Saturdays for families. Children with adults may pick up a self-guided activity at the Visitor Services Desk and follow the clues on this “ART-astic” adventure. When finished with the activity, children may pick up a take-home, art-making activity kit. No reservations are required.

"Pearl Harbor Child" Program at Mid-Continent Library (Grandview)11/19

Yesterday, we went to the Colbern Road Branch of the Mid-Continent Library to hear Dorinda Nicholson (author of "Pearl Harbor Child") tell her story of the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.  It was one of the BEST programs we have attended at the library.  She really brought history to life and it is becoming very rare to hear stories from WWII.  Most of the veterans of WWII are either in their nineties or have passed away so this is a great opportunity for children to hear a first hand account of WWII. 

Dorinda Nicholson will be speaking again at the Grandview Branch of the Mid-Continent Library on Monday 11/19/12 at 6:30pm.  There is more information on the library website and registration is required.

Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 11/17

This Saturday 11/17/12 from 10:00am - 3:00pm is Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Admission to the Museum & Parking are FREE!

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located at:
4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-5784

From their website:

Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at the Kemper Museum. The third Saturday of each month is Scavenger Saturdays for families. Children with adults may pick up a self-guided activity at the Visitor Services Desk and follow the clues on this “ART-astic” adventure. When finished with the activity, children may pick up a take-home, art-making activity kit. No reservations are required.

FREE Hymn Study for Homeshoolers

Contented at Home has a FREE Hymn Study for Homeschoolers available.  Some of the hymns included are:  Amazing Grace, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Rock of Ages, Blessed Assurance & more!

Field Trip Friday: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Home in Mansfield, MO

Last summer, we read most of the Little House books (we didn't get to "These Happy Golden Years") by Laura Ingalls Wilder and so we thought it would be fun to visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder  Home & Museum in Mansfield, MO.  The home is located about 45 minutes East of Springfield, MO.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum
3068 Highway A
Mansfield, MO  65704

This is a must see if you have read any of the Little House books!  Pa's fiddle & Laura's tea cup jewel box along with many other personal items and letters are in the museum. 

I am including some pictures from our visit.  There are only exterior photos because photography is not permitted inside but the gift shop does sell postcards of interior pictures.

 

Family Picture

They have a great gift shop & book store!

 

 

Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 10/20

This Saturday 10/20/12 from 10:00am - 3:00pm is Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Admission to the Museum & Parking are FREE!

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located at:
4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-5784

From their website:Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at the Kemper Museum. The third Saturday of each month is Scavenger Saturdays for families. Children with adults may pick up a self-guided activity at the Visitor Services Desk and follow the clues on this “ART-astic” adventure. When finished with the activity, children may pick up a take-home, art-making activity kit. No reservations are required.

FREE Virtual Fieldtrip to Plimoth Plantation

Bring the real story of Thanksgiving to life with these FREE virtual field trips to Plimoth Plantation:

• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the simple but arduous life of the Pilgrims.
• Witness the day-to-day life of the indigenous people who were part of the Wampanoag Nation and see their resourceful solutions to everyday challenges.
• Join the Pilgrims and Wampanoag as they discuss together their lives, collaboration, and the first Thanksgiving.

Thanks Cincinnati Cents!

Family Fun Day at The Kansas City Museum's Corinthian Hall 10/7

The Kansas City Museum’s First Sunday Family Fun Day is a fantastic way to share a great family moment and have a little fun too! The FREE event, held on the First Sunday of every month from noon-4:00pm, allows children to have fun while also having an exceptional learning experience.

The Kansas City Museum's Corinthian Hall is located at:

3218 Gladstone Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64123

(The museum is located at the corner of Benton and Gladstone Boulevards, right next to a main entrance for the Cliff Drive State Scenic Byway.)

October 7, 2012: The Long Family Noon-4 p.m. | FREE

 

Learn about the Long Family and their iconic estate, Corinthian Hall, at First Sunday Family Fun Day, Sunday, October 7 from noon-4 p.m. Families will learn about Corinthian’s beautiful stained glass windows and will create a paper one of their own to take home with them. Visitors will see the Paul Mesner Puppets’ Long Story of Corinthian Hall puppet show at 1 p.m.

• “Long Story of Corinthian Hall” 1:00 pm
• Stained Glass activity
• “Ours to Give” in the Storytarium

 

November 4, 2012: Winter Holidays Around the World Noon-4 p.m. | FREE

 

The holidays are a special time to sit back and celebrate the good times with family and friends. Come and help celebrate the winter holidays from various cultures around the world from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, November 4, during Kansas City Museum’s First Sunday Family Fun Day at the Museum. Learn about the relationship between the poinsettia and Latin American cultures or the mythical Icelandic Yule Cat. Visitors will also make Kwanzaa mats and German advent calendars. Storyteller Joyce Slater will be in our StoryTarium telling fantastic holiday tales.

FREE Constitution Lesson Plan from iCivics

Did you know that Monday 9/17/12 is Constitution Day in the United States?  iCivics.org has a FREE Constitution Day Lesson Plan available to download.  It includes a lesson plan, printables & activities.  This is perfect for teachers & homeschoolers!

We have been learning about U.S. Government this year and iCivics.org has a lot of other great FREE resources available too.  The website was started by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in order to reverse Americans’ declining civic knowledge and participation by teaching the next generation to understand and respect our system of governance.

Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 9/15

This Saturday 9/15/12 from 10:00am - 3:00pm is Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Admission to the Museum & Parking are FREE!

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located at:
4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-5784

From their website:Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at the Kemper Museum. The third Saturday of each month is Scavenger Saturdays for families. Children with adults may pick up a self-guided activity at the Visitor Services Desk and follow the clues on this “ART-astic” adventure. When finished with the activity, children may pick up a take-home, art-making activity kit. No reservations are required.

FREE Museum Entrance Day 9/29

Saturday 9/29/12 is FREE Museum Entrance Day. An official ticket is required and is available on the Museum Day website. Each ticket is good for 2 FREE Museum admissions and there is a limit of 1 ticket per household.

 

There is a list of participating museums by state available here.

Mr. Printables FREE Printable Worksheets

Mr. Printables offers FREE printable worksheets in a variety of subjects.  This is a great FREE resource for homeschoolers or teachers!

FREE Story Writing Printables

Download FREE creative writing pages, editing checklists & story planners from Confessions of a Homeschooler.

FREE "I Can Grow Guide" from Burpee Home Gardens

Download a FREE PDF copy of the Burpee Home Garden's "I Can Grow Guide."

FREE Celebrate Urban Birds Educational Kit

Request a FREE Celebrate Urban Birds Educational Kit from the Cornell Lab of Orinthology.  The kit contains:

Celebrate Urban Birds Poster

Silhouette Poster with Cool Facts

Celebrate Urban Birds Data Form

Welcome Letter

Zero Means a Lot Sticker

Seed Packet

Thanks Cincinnati Cents!

Laura's Little Maple Cakes

This summer we have been reading the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and these are a perfect after school snack to go along with the books.

Laura's Little Maple Cakes

(from My Little House Cookbook)

• 1 1/4 cups Flour
• 1/2 teapsoon Baking Soda
• pinch of Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
• 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt & ginger in a bowl.

3. Combine melted butter, maple syrup, egg & sour cream in a small bowl.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mis until thoroughly blended.

5. Lightly grease the cups in a mini-muffin tin.

6. Fill the mini-muffin cups using two tablespoons, one to scoop the batter and the other to push it off into the tin.

7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the cakes are a light golden color. When the muffins are cool enough to handle, remove from the pans.

Maple Icing:

• 1 cup Confectioner's Sugar
• 1/2 Tablespoon Softened Butter
• pinch of Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup

1. To make the Maple Icing, blend sugar butter, salt and vanilla. Add maple syrup and beat until completely smooth.

2. Decorate each cake by dipping the top of each muffin into the icing and giving it a twist.

This post is linked to:

• Ultimate Recipe Swap

Homeschool Day at Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun 8/17

This Friday 8/17/12 is Homeschool Day at Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun.  There is a printable scavenger hunt available and also Worlds of Fun Thrill-U Lessons (Very Fun!  We did this last year.) to make it a fun & educational day.

Connor was finally tall enough to ride the Patriot this year!  I can't believe my 8 year old is over 54 inches tall!!

Vision Forum Back to Homeschool Sale

Vision Forum is having a Back to Homeschool Sale.  Use the code BACKTOSCHOOL to get 20% off your order.  This coupon code expires 8/17/12.

Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 8/18

This Saturday 8/18/12 from 10:00am - 4:00pm is Scavenger Saturday for Families at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Admission to the Museum & Parking are FREE!

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located at:
4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-5784

From their website: Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at the Kemper Museum. The third Saturday of each month is Scavenger Saturdays for families. Children with adults may pick up a self-guided activity at the Visitor Services Desk and follow the clues on this “ART-astic” adventure. When finished with the activity, children may pick up a take-home, art-making activity kit. No reservations are required.

FREE Museum Entrance Day 9/29

Saturday 9/29/12 is FREE Museum Entrance Day.  An official ticket is required and will be available on the Museum Daywebsite soon.  Each ticket is good for 2 FREE Museum admissions and there is a limit of 1 ticket per household.

There is a list of participating museums by state available here.