Lynn Canyon Hike with Westside Homelearners

We were so lucky to catch a ride to Lynn Canyon with some friends last Wednesday. About 20 kids showed up for a talk in the ecology centre about Lynn Canyon and the things we might see on the trail. At the end we got to see a close up view of some insects, fungi and plants that were collected on the hike. It was a bit chilly and the ground was wet but we were lucky that it wasn't raining.

Diwali Festival

Painting Diyas

Sports Relay 

 

Indian Music and Dance

 

Rice Rangoli

 

Sage and I had a fun time at the Diwali Festival at the Roundhouse Community Centre. We painted diyas which are little clay candle holders. We watched some Indian musicians and dancers, wandered past many vendors selling clothes and jewelry. Smelled the yummy foods but didn't try any. And made a colorful mandala out of rice, rangoli, which is usually displayed outside the homes of the Indian people on Diwali.

Hiking in Lynn Canyon and T- Rex

We had a great time hiking in Lynn Canyon. It was nice to get out into the fresh air. At first there were a lot of people on the path but as we went farther on the trails, we could enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. On our way back Sage bought this wooden dinosaur skeleton project at the gift shop. He pressed out the wooden pieces, assembled it and then painted it. The ecology centre was great because the boys learned all about different habitats, animal tracks and sounds, and plants.

Halloween Fun

Sage's Halloween House

 

Sage's Minecraft Skeleton

 

Magnetic Ghosts

 

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

 

Skull Caramel Apples

 

Carrot and Chili Pepper

Trick- or- Treating with Connor

 

Country of the Month- India

October Bulletin Board

 

Aloo Palak (Potatoes and Spinach)

 

Spicy Chickpeas

 

Homemade Naan

 

Kheer (Rice Pudding)

 

Kulfi (Ice Cream)

 

The country we are studying this month is India. We learned about the sacred cows, watched various means of transportation, ordered Indian food, learned about the Taj Mahal and about Holi the festival of colors. We listened to music from India and watched a little bit of Bollywood singing and dancing. We read an article in a magazine about strawberry pickers who work here who are from India, while we were waiting in the dentist office. We observed people wearing turbans around town and saris. Next weekend is Diwali the festival of light. We are planning to go to the Roundhouse to participate in the celebrations.

Kids Baking- September Banana Frita, Brigadeiro, Sticky Buns, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Irish Cream Truffles

Banana Frita

Brigadeiro

Sticky Buns

 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irish Cream Truffles