Mohr Adventures in World Schooling

Ice Cream in a Bag This science minute will take longer than a minute, but you end up with some sweet rewards.  You only need 7 things:  Half and Half - Whole milk will make a less creamy ice cream.  Mixing whole milk and cream can make a creamier ice cream.  Half and half is the easiest blend, but feel free to experiment to find the texture you like. Vanilla extract Sugar Salt - You can use any salt you have around the house, but the chunkier salts are easier to keep out of the ice cream. Ice Two sizes of high quality plastic bags like Ziploc - You want a good seal, especially on the smaller bag to help keep the salt water from getting into the ice cream mix. Inside the smaller bag, pour 1 cup of half and half, 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract.  As you seal the smaller bag, squeeze the air out.  Fill the larger bag half way with ice and add about 1/4 C of salt to the ice.  Put the smaller bag inside the larger bag and then top i...

Inspired by a learning activity from Linda Dobson's The First Year of Homeschooling , my family likes to put together a carnival of our own this time of year.  We usually create our carnival in conjunction with Dixon's May Fair, but there are so many county fairs to celebrate. Fair Food There are a number of great fair foods you can create in your own home.  Popcorn and lemonade are a great starter, as both can be really simple.  Taste of Home has a great collection of recipes including funnel cakes, corn dogs, deep-fried oreos and more.  If your refrigerator has a crushed ice setting, you can easily make your own sno-cones with some Kool-aid, juice or soda for the syrup.  Making food together is supposed to be a great way to get your kids to try new food.  That doesn't always work for my two kids, but they love measuring, mixing and creating together.  Plus cooking is a great use of math and science skills. Games What would a fair be without so...