China, a recap.

We're taking it easy with our social studies because. . . Well, because we can!

That said, Oliver did learn a bit about China last week. 

His favorite part, by far, was reading The Five Chinese Brothers almost every night and wondering why the fifth Chinese Brother didn't eat all the whipped cream while he was in the oven all night. Which is exactly the same thing I wondered when my 1st grade teacher (Mrs. Geloso! Wonderful teacher!) read us the book!  Do all kids wonder that?

We did coloring sheets (the map and flag) and learned some about The Great Wall of China. (It is 5,500 miles long! He remembers this because 5 is his favorite number.) We looked at pictures of the country and he thinks the traditional dress is colorful looking but probably hot to wear.

I wanted to make a traditional Chinese dish, but that was a wash-out because the kid is a very picky eater and won't eat "weird food" even if he helps prepare the meal.

We spun the globe again on Sunday and this week is. . .

Somalia! 

Uh.

Yeah. 

Wish me luck.