Young Scholars

Anansi stories originated in Ghana, passed on through storytelling. Though early versions depict him in various forms as different animals or even a man, Anansi is best known in contemporary literature as a spider. He is a “trickster,” and Anansi uses his experience with a moss-covered rock to trick many forest animals out of their food supply. But have no fear! Look closely, for as Anansi is tricking animals, Little Bush Deer is watching and plotting to help her friends get their food back.

Some of the activities in this unit are drawing the flag of Ghana, learning about the anatomy of a spider, and making a toy djembe drum.

“We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity, representing our liberty.“ —George Washington, attributed

The United States of America celebrates its birthday annually on the fourth of July. Although not as well known or widely celebrated, Flag Day specifically honors the American Flag. Find out more about this holiday and its origins with fun resources and activities for the whole family.

The focus of the Mummies, Myths, and Mortals Summer Collection is rooted in ancient history. We spend a month in each culture:

Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Each month, children will be exposed to the well-known pieces of each empire while also meeting some of the lesser known royalty and hearingsome of the lesser known stories.