Little Pink Apple

Author: preppyteacher

  • Field Trip: Stranahan House

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    Today we had to scurry to finish our school work because we had a field trip in the afternoon. We visited the Historic Stranahan House in our home town of Fort Lauderdale. I thought everyone in our family had been there. My daughter informed me that everyone had been except for her. I was more…

  • Our First Day Back 2016

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    The end of summer is always bittersweet for me. On one hand I’m sad to see summer go. This summer seemed to go by faster than usual too. On the other hand the start of a new school year is always so loaded with potential. I am really excited about what I have planned for…

  • Field Trip: Insectarium Montreal

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    In the Montreal Botanical Garden there is an insectarium. It was very interesting. Outside the insectarium there are these clear orbs. At first glance they look like garden art. After closer inspection there are bugs in the orbs. They were fascinating to look at. There was also a really cool station that replicated the eyes…

  • When It All Comes Together

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    I had my children watch an inspiring TED talk by Janet Echelman. I featured it a few months back (here). As we were walking around Montreal my twelve year old suddenly became so excited. She was jumping up and down and pointing. She had spotted a piece of art by Janet Echelman. It was even…

  • Field Trip: Montreal Botanical Garden

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    The Montreal Botanical Garden is absolutely beautiful. Many of the landscapes look like painted pictures.It was a wonderful place to roam and explore.For a younger visitors there is a playground.  

  • Field Trip: Montreal Biodome

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    When we arrived in Quebec we asked the kids what they would like to see and do in Canada. My daughter’s request was to eat some really good macarons. She jumped on her i pad and before long settled on Maison Smith. My son’s big Canada quest was to see a beaver. He loves beavers.…

  • Poutine

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    Ohhhh Poutine! If you are not from Canada this delicacy might sound a little exotic. Traditional poutine is basically french fries with gravy and cheese curds. I know, it sounds crazy but it is so good. Many restaurants in Canada have gotten creative with poutine. There were different versions in every restaurant we visited. The…

  • In Search of Macarons

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    When we travel the kids are included in the process. My daughter’s big request for our Canada trip wasn’t really a surprise. She has a serious love of sweets and anything French.  She wanted French macarons. I told her to research where to go. She settled on Maison Smith Cafe. Her homework paid off. The…

  • Touring Quebec City

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    I would absolutely love to say that it was my idea to hire a tour guide.  I must give credit to my husband. Normally, I plan our trips almost to the minute. I research on the internet for months. I try to tie our excursions into what we’ve been studying. A tour guide would have…

  • Les Fetes De La Nouvelle France

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    This is a wonderful time of year to visit Quebec City. The Québécois are celebrating Les Fetes De La Nouvelle France or what we would say in English “New France” (Link to Calendar of Events). There are wonderful festivities taking place all over the city. We particularly enjoyed the parades, military reenactments, and aboriginal displays. I…