February Studies

February 2nd- groundhog day
we are doing a bunch of crafts and will be outside alot, these are some books we checked out from the library...
-Gregory's Shadow by Don Freeman
-Groundhog day by Gail Gibbons

Febuary 12th- Abraham Lincoln's birthday
This is the book I have on hold at the library for this.
-Abraham Lincoln by Mike Venezia

February 14th- Valentines Day
YAY!!! I love this holiday, I'll probably take the girls out to lunch then to a movie or something nice. We have already been doing crafts for this. These are the books I have on hold for V-Day.
-Be mine, Be mine Sweet Valentine by Sarah Weeks
-Lily's Chocolate heart by Kevin Henkes
-Love, Splat by Rob Scotton
-Mouses first Valentine by Lauren Thompson
For dessert the girls will be making this recipe from http://www.makinglearningfun.com/

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
4 T flour
4 T sugar
2 T cocoa
1 egg
3 T milk
3 T oil
3 T chocolate chips
a splash of vanilla
Mix together in a small bowl. Spray a large mug with cooking spray. Put the batter in the mug. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Allow to cool a little. Tip out of a plate. You can add whip cream of a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Get two spoons and eat!


February 16th- Presidents Day
This is the book we have reserved
-Presidents of the united states by the editors of time for our kids

February 22nd- George Washingtons Birthday
-Take the lead, George Washington by Judith St. George

February 24th Mardi Gras
-Mardi Gras by Diane M. Macmillan
-On Mardi Gras Day by Fatima Shaik
-Mardi Gras; A cajun country celebration by Diane Hoyt Goldsmith
We will be making masquerade masks with lots of feathers and having lots of fun!