So we didn't have school today and it was AWESOME!!! I wasn't quite sure what we were gonna do until I came across an email about the National Ranching Heritage Museum. It announced that they would be showing the largest map of South America for two days only. It was a free viewing and it was interactive. Sounded like the perfect thing! We weren't quite sure what to expect but we were excited to check it out.
We got there and found that no one else was there. We had the map to ourselves! When you walked into the pavilion, you had to take off your shoes and then you could begin exploring the map. I think just being able to walk on it was most impressive to the kids!
We found cities that we recognized, countries too. Olivia noticed some city names that were the same as some of her friends last names. And Aidan, thought the map of the Galapogos Islands was really something special. We had fun talking about all the creatures that may or may not live there!
(we also ran to the old train on the grounds of the museum. it is our favorite thing to do at the museum because you can climb on it and in it. fun!)
After we checked out the map, we tied it together by going to see RIO! It was a cute movie and a fun way to round out the day.
Yay South America!!
Looks like alot of fun. I like the photos on the train engine and in the boxcar...cute hobos :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a great day!
Love,
Aunt Kate