Age-based FHE (17 months)- The Pioneers

Alright- second edition of  age-based FHE 

One of Sophia's past times lately has been pushing things around. Her chairs, stools, her little train- anything. So I decided we'd learn about the Mormon pioneers this week, and how they pushed their handcarts across the plains.

First we loaded up our 'handcart' (just a basket we use for groceries at the Farmer's Market- you really could use anything). I let her choose whatever she wanted to put in it. She chose some books and a blanket- good choices! I explained the pioneers were not able to stay in their homes because of their religion, so they had to pack everything up they could carry in to handcarts and wagons. God wanted them to go and start a new home across the Great Plains so they could be free to practice their religion.

Getting ready to push her handcart.

This cart was actually a little big for her to push with all that stuff, so she opted to use her train to 'cross the plains'. It actually worked out to compare that to how hard it was for the pioneers, and that they had to rely on God and their faith.

Sophia 'crossed the plains' (aka our living room)- I explained that it was really hard for the pioneers. Many people didn't make it, but they knew God would take care of them. Just like he took care of the pioneers, he'll help us when we have to do something hard.

Finally they reached their new home, and were very happy - for Sophia her 'promised land' was snack time.

Simple and fun.

Thanks for feedback on this!