Friday the 20th found us at Johnson County Community College for a performance of by the Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble. This program was a wonderful way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, as well as to learn more about…
On November 18th we toured the recently remodeled National Toy and Miniature Museum. The museum has a wonderful collection of toys from the past through to recent times. Our tour began in the miniatures, which we learned are not toys,…
On the 12th we enjoyed bowling at Park Lanes in Shawnee! The kids had a great time practicing their bowling skills and enjoyed time relaxing with friends. Thanks to Park Lanes and the families who attended for a great time!
On the 9th we toured the latest exhibit at Prairie Fire Museum – The Horse. This exhibit explored the relationship between humans and horses, and how horses have had an impact on human history. The tour started with the kids…
On Wednesday the 4th we visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum for an American Indian art workshop. The kids toured the museum to view how American Indian cultures used color and pattern to communicate. Then we went to an art classroom so…
For our November Lego Club meeting, the kids were encouraged to build things that made them think of Thanksgiving, as well as things that celebrate aviation and all things that fly. After that, we had free building time. Here is…
We had our Halloween party on the 28th, and it was a wonderful time! The kids (and some parents!) came in costume, there were all kinds of delicious goodies to eat, and the kids had fun decorating goodie bags,…
Recently we visited Missouri Town on a field trip. We were gathered together to watch a short introductory video of the site. It was such a well-done video! It moved quickly and with easy segues, and kept even our…
Image courtesy of Louisburg Cider Mill On Wednesday we traveled down to Louisburg to take a tour of the Louisburg Cider Mill. Our tour started with a hayride out to the pumpkin patch where kids and adults alike picked small…
Image credit – the Kansas City Symphony On Tuesday we attended a wonderful performance by the Kansas City Symphony, the Young People’s Concert. This yearly concert is an excellent introduction for students to the symphony and classical music, with a…
