Little Pink Apple

Author: preppyteacher

  • Kids in the Kitchen: “Little Women” Inspired Pickled Limes

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    I have always loved Louisa May Alcott’s description of Amy with the pickled limes. Pickled limes were coveted by New England school children in the 1800’s.  They were sold in candy shops for around a penny a piece.  I am sure that like Pokemon cards of today pickled limes caused a major headache for many…

  • The Alcott Family: Little Video Lots of Insight

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    This is a great video about Little Women.  You can’t help but wonder about the real Alcott family vs. the characters in the book.  This entertaining video addresses some questions readers might have.  Kids will enjoy that it is delivered by an actress portraying Louisa May Alcott.        

  • Character Analysis

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    It is easy to plow through books with kids with out taking the time for character analysis.  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a wonderful story to study the different characters in a book.  Alcott portrays the four sisters in her famous tale so vividly and uniquely individual it is easy for children to…

  • Orchard House Needs Your Help!

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    Did you love “Little Women” as a child?  If you did please support this fundraising campaign to document the history of Orchard House.  I am so excited because Laura Sullivan read my post about our field trip to Orchard House. She sent an email to tell me about a very exciting project that is underway…

  • State Study: North Carolina

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    We are continuing our state study and have moved on to North Carolina.  We have really enjoyed studying North Carolina because we were just there at the beginning of the summer.   In June, my son’s Boy Scout troop went to Camp Daniel Boone.  My Aunt and Uncle had kindly given us an invitation to come…

  • Bismuth Crystals

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    Crystals seem to be a timeless classic.   No matter how often we grow crystals my kids are always excited.  When their friends come over they want crystals too.  That’s just regular salt or borax crystals…you can just imagine the excitement we had when we made bismuth crystals.  Bismuth crystals are beautiful.  They have a metallic,…

  • Field Trip! Orchard House

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    This past spring we read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.  We thoroughly enjoyed this timeless classic.  There is something wholesome about stories that capture the overcoming of adversity.  Most families struggle at one time or another; it’s part of most of our life experiences.  I think it is great for kids to read how…

  • Cracked Marbles and The Science Behind Them

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    Cracked marbles are really fun and easy to make and are always a crowd pleaser.  I have found that the marbles that look like cat eyes work best and have the most dramatic looking results.  Simply bake the marbles in an oven proof dish at 350 degrees for approximately ten minutes.  You want the marbles…

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    Did you ever make a gingerbread house out of graham crackers and a milk carton when you were little?  You use that same concept except this time it is a tasty treat for your neighborhood birds.  All you need is a small box, graham crackers, peanut butter, a butter knife, and an assortment of different…

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    Griddle drawings are really fun and a wonderful way to use old worn-out crayons.  All you need is paper, crayons, a griddle, tin foil, and a heavy duty dish towel.  This activity should always be done under close adult supervision.  I set my griddle to a low setting and cover the griddle with tin foil…