Today we discussed how maple syrup is made. It makes a person wish we were in a place where we could tap maple trees when the sap is rising! The boys enjoyed our discussion about how the maple sugar was made.  I am going to have to buy some pure maple syrup, so we can compare the taste to the fake flavored syrup I normally buy.

We also enjoyed the story about the Dance at Grandma and Grandpa's, and we tried our hand at dancing a jig! It helps that I purchased Diana Waring's History Alive! music cassette for the Laura Ingalls Wilder time period. You can also view her blog here at HSB.

I see she is having a special now, too, so please be sure to read about that.

Until another time,

Prairie Primer Mom

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Posted by Anonymous

Tapping maple tree is easier than most people think. It is a great way to teach your children about nature. For those looking for equipment and a guide to tap a few trees at home, take a look at www.TapMyTrees.com.

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