Today in School: Italy

Today, we started our study of Italy.  I've listed a couple of the websites that I found ideas for my boys.

http://www.pocanticohills.org/italy/italy.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/italy/
http://www.makingfriends.com/world/world_italy.htm
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Italy-Crafts-for-Kids.html

For sure, we will be doing the gelato and making gondolas.  Tomorrow we will visit a place with LOTS of olives (and, ah-hem, gelato).

Gelato

Gondola

Rick Steves' Venice

Today, we looked through pictures and videos of Italy.  (My favorites are always the Rick Steves.)

white-peace and honesty
red-hardiness, bravery, strength and valor
green-hope