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  • Kids in the Kitchen: Little Women

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    Louisa May Alcott must have been a “foodie”.  You have to love how she describes food so scrumptiously in her writing.  From Hannah’s apple turnovers to Amy’s pickled limes there are definite opportunities to incorporate some culinary arts and math skills into reading “Little Women”.  The kids and I had a great time making apple…

  • 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…

  • 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…