Vikings

We studied Vikings (not in g great detail because, come on, a 4 and 2 year old don't need to know the gritty details!).

We learned about their ships and that they stole things sometimes... And sometimes fought. Cedrik is very into swords right now. But, I've been trying very hard to turn that into a positive. We pretended to be Vikings on opposing ships ("not friends ") and after fighting for a minute I would surrender. Then he'd let us go and help my men that had fallen into the ocean back onto the ship-because he didn't want to hurt them if he didn't have to protect himself or his ship. It kind of worked.

They loved the viking helmets. Freddie loved his so much that as soon as I made it, he went into the bathroom and filled it with water. So, it was ruined. Although we sat around the fire and I told them a viking tale, it didn't dry in time. That didn't stop him from sword fighting with us. Oh, and for letting my men live, we have him bracelets.

He also loved the brooch. So much so, that he insisted on wearing the cape and brooch to the library. He was severely disappointed when no one commented on it. Maybe next time. :)

We read Yo, Vikings!, and Viking Ships at Sunrise (a short chapter book that they had me read in basically one sitting).  We made viking ships and they battled with those too.