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Quick and Easy Native American Report

February 5, 2019 Ticia 4 Comments

create a Native American diorama with legos and creativity

In college, as a history minor, I was required to take Texas history. The class was only offered on Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30. As a sophomore, I signed up to take the class and made it through precisely one class before dropping it. The professor was particularly … [Read more...]

history, Texas 7th grade, lego history, legos, Texas history, US history

Can you cross the Oobleck Ocean?

December 26, 2018 Ticia Leave a Comment

STEM oobleck astronomy lesson science engineering chemistry

A few years ago we studied astronomy (check out our astronomy lessons), and at the end of it all we had a Life in Space Unit, and one of the activities I somehow forgot to write about all those years ago was crossing the Oobleck Ocean. This is a super fun and messy STEM project, … [Read more...]

STEM astronomy, chemistry, engineering, legos

The Discovery of Iceland

January 28, 2015 Ticia 12 Comments

The discovery of Iceland as told by LEGOS feature

Because I’m a glutton for punishment, and because I want a little leeway in our schedule I decided to complete two weeks worth of lessons in our Illuminations 2 (affiliate) schedule, and we actually did it.  I was rather amazed.  Our most favorite lesson of that busy week was the … [Read more...]

history Europe, lego history, legos, Mystery of History 2, Vikings

Teaching your kids about small arms combat and ancient warfare

December 15, 2014 Ticia 16 Comments

teaching small arms combat with LEGOS and toys

As we learned about ancient history, I knew for the battles to really make sense I need them to learn about small arms combat.  So I set about to teach them about small arms combat. The first step was to teach them about how to fight effectively with small arms … [Read more...]

history Ancient Greece, ancient history, ancient Rome, lego history, legos, Mystery of History 1, Mystery of History 2

LEGO Creationary game review and tips

August 9, 2013 Ticia 8 Comments

{This post contains affiliate links.  See my full Disclosure statement for more information} I have been staring at LEGO Creationary Game {affiliate link} for years now.  I have nearly bought it for my boys several times, but kept holding back because I’ve heard mixed reviews … [Read more...]

games legos, party games

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