Holiday Festivities

We squeezed some holiday cheer into math workshop yesterday by making some festive trees! The kids frosted a waffle cone, then solved multiplication and division problems to find the number of each color ornament to add to the tree. Then they measured Twizzers to the nearest 1/2 inch and added garland to their trees. 

To make a tree, you need a waffle cone, some frosting (I added green food coloring to vanilla and cream cheese icing) and your favorite candies to decorate.

Gregorio and Ashley practicing their frosting skills

Leslie measures a Twizzler segment while Nikki adds hers to her tree

Horatio is Getting into the Holiday Spirit!

It's been a very exciting week for Horatio! He dressed up in his favorite holiday sweater to decorate his third Christmas tree last night! (It's a little snug. I think he's put on some weight since last year.)  

Today, Vanessa helped make the season even merrier. Horatio really appreciated his two new mice and thought your picture was lovely! He says to tell you, "MEOW very much for the wonderful presents!" 

Sniffing my new friends

Wrestling black mouse

Relaxing with my buddies!

Field Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

We had a great time today on our trip to the Met! Since we only had a short time there, there's lots more to see and do. Check out some of these family programs at the museum. All programs are free with admission, and many include fun art activities. Or, the Met suggests these itineraries if you'd rather explore on your own.

Our guide on the Faces tour

 

Stephanie tries on a garment like the little girl in the sculpture behind her would have worn

Discussing Chuck Close's Lucas

I think we have some future art critics on our hands