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Tapestry of Grace “Roaring Twenties” Celebration

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I’ve mentioned how happy I am with our new homeschool co-op this year! We are using the curriculum Tapestry of Grace and studying 20th Century literature, history, and geography with our friends.  (I also teach music appreciation/music history).

Twice this year we will have a Unit Celebration where we all get together in the evening to celebrate an era of history we’ve studied.  Our first one was a “Roaring Twenties” party!  The kids had so much fun dressing up in 1920’s garb.

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When we first got there we were directed as families to the photography area.  We were blessed to have my husband’s parents join us.

Twenties Photo With R & T

Twenties Photo

Photo rights:  Kenneth Smith Photography 847-845-5549

Next we went into the sanctuary for a showing of the first ever “talking picture” The Jazz Singer.  We had a little speech from a couple of our co-op’s leaders and a presentation from some of the kids.

We were then directed into a room where lots of projects from the year were displayed.  And then finally into the room where were to eat!

On the menu were some popular foods from the 1920s: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, and even a fun Flapper cake!

 

I planned the musical portion of the evening (during dinner).  We had several students play or sing popular songs from the 1920s:  “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Side By Side,” “Second-Hand Rose,” “In the Mood.”  I even sang a couple of Gershwin tunes!

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When I had my back turned, she got into the cake frosting.

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I made my Twenties dress.  (Here’s a tutorial.)

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After dinner came the costume contest and dancing–The Charleston!

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Everything about the evening was a smash–the food, the entertainment, and especially the costumes!

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6 Comments

    1. Yes, the time period made it so easy to have a fun celebration!
      –Gena

  1. What a lot of fun! We have another family that we get together with once per month and do a project based on what we are studying. I love the idea of a theme party! I’ll be tucking this in the back of my hat for future use. Awesome dresses, too!

    1. What a great idea to get together once a month for projects!
      –Gena

  2. Fun! We’re studying the Roaring Twenties right now, and those are great ideas!

    1. Definitely! Try to do a celebration with a few other families!
      –Gena

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