Late Summer Sundial

The last week of August is in full swing and the forecast is warm and sunny.   As a family, we have been eagerly taking advantage of the late summer sun.  I love the cool nights which are equally balanced by the warm afternoons this time of year.

When we are outdoors and away from the clocks, it is easy to lose track of time while working in the garden harvesting our food and herbs.
I came across and easy project on making a Homemade Sundial.  Children of all ages can participate because it involves using their favourite things such as playdough, sticks and rocks.

Homemade Sundial:

We gathered 12 stones, 1 stick (about 3 inches in length) and a ball of our homemade playdough.
The time on the clock in the house read 11:30 a.m.  I started with 2 rocks (one representing 11:00 and the other one as 12:00) and ensured that the shadow from the stick lay in between those rocks. 
I then carefully lined up the additional rocks with the same spacing as the first 2 rocks.
You may have to adjust the rocks over the next day to ensure that their placement is accurate in order to tell time properly.

We really had a lot of fun with this!

Wilke Reflection of the Week

***Each week, our family takes time to pause, reflect and appreciate a special moment in our lives.  We would like to share this reflection with you.

Late Summer Shadow