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Collage Friday - The Literature Fair

This week has been all about the kids' literature fair projects. The literature fair is TODAY!

A few months ago they each chose a book and a research project to go along with the book.

They have completed book reports, research reports, hands on projects, and tri-fold display boards.    It's been a busy time, but a very rewarding time.  

The collage post today is  just a glimpse into their projects and hopefully I'll get a detailed post up about each project in the coming weeks.  

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Inspiring LEGO Creativity - LEGO Ideas Book Giveaway

 

 

One of the many benefits of playing with LEGO bricks is the sheer VOLUME of creativity that abounds.  

My children recently worked together to build a LEGO house.   They had a firepit, crib for the baby, toilet, and shower. The master suite was connected to the nursery.  Everything was carefully crafted.  

They were COLLABORATING, PLANNING, and LEARNING.    It was a moment where I just stood back and listened - thankful for those colorful little bricks and the ENDLESS hours of enjoyment and creativity they bring. 

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