I don't remember ever reading the Chronicles of Narnia before, but after reading this one I think I'll have to make time in our busy day for reading the others in the series.
All the kids enjoyed reading it. Delaney enjoyed it so much that she volunteered to give the child presentation. Her favorite part in the book was when the animals of Narnia tried to 'plant' Uncle Andrew head down in the ground.
For our activities we made apple biscut-tarts. The kids chopped up apples, nuts and raisins, then tossed in some cinnamon and sugar. This was then sandwiched between two whack-um biscuts. Mmmmm yummy.
Our next craft was to make ice candles. In the book Polly and Digory used candles to help them see in the attic, while they navigated the rafter beams, trying to go from house to house.
To make the ice candles we had the kids take a taper candle, put it in a paper cup, and then surround the candle with crushed ice. 
We then poured hot wax on top of the ice and let them harden. Once they were all setwe peeled the paper cups from the candle.
And this is what it looks like.....an ice candle. Some of the others needed a bit of cosmetic work to make them into a full candle, but we had fun putting them together.
We've started next months book.....The Mysterious Benedict Society--hope it's a real pager turner too.
I love how you do fun activites along with the books. You are so creative, Vicki!
ReplyDeleteVicki, you are investing so much into your kids, and someday the rewards are going to be overflowing! I'm sure they already are! What a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteI love C.S. Lewis.