This week was probably our funnest week yet! We learned about Paul Revere (and made a tricorn hat!), made a quill pen and berry ink, and took school outside for some nature sketching. Little Guy being tough enough to fight the British in his tricorn hat. We learned that Jesus is the Living Water and added to our Jesus bulletin board. We had a couple gorgeous days before the rain and gloom set in, so Miss M took her book basket outside. We learned about the Declaration of Independence this week, so we made a quill pen and some ink from black berries. To make the ink, you take a half cup of berries (we used frozen blackberries, thawed) and mash them thoroughly. Then pour it through a strainer discarding the pulp and seeds and retaining the juice. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whatever isn't used must be stored in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator. Smashing berries for ink. I watched...