The children’s book Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr takes the reader on an adventure that isn’t soon to be forgotten! In this story a young child named Nim lives on a beautiful, exotic island with her marine biologist father and lots of colorful creatures. When Nim’s father goes missing, she turns to a friend named Alex, really a recluse named Alexandria for help. The story takes the reader on an adventure that focuses on trust, team work, and celebrating who you are! Dive into Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr, then give this island in a jar craft idea a try to help further your enjoyment and understanding of the text! Nim’s Island Study Unit and Island in a Jar Craft Idea Supplies needed: - clear mason jar- craft sand- assorted sea shells- stick- green craft paper or crafting felt- scrap paper- twine Directions:1. Begin by filling a clean mason jar about ¼ of the way full of sand. 2. Add in your sea shells of choice. You can use store bought (found at most craft and … [Read more...]
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Study Unit and Character Compare and Contrast
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Study Unit and Character Compare and Contrast is perfect for anyone soon to enter 7th grade. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a tale about a young boy named Bruno lives with his parents in World War II-era Berlin. He moves with his family right outside of Auschwitz when his father is promoted as a commander, where Bruno meets a young concentration camp prisoner named Schmuel. The two become friends, with Bruno never quite realizing who or what Schmuel is. The story follows their friendship and eventually their search for Schmuel’s dad, which ends with heartbreak. This gem is pretty much standard in 7th-grade curriculum, whether they cover it in English class or Social Studies. This story can teach kids a great deal about the Nazi invasion during WWII, the life and death scenarios, and how the war affected children from all walks of life. Read the text with your child, then give these activities to help further their … [Read more...]
Hatchet Lesson Plan For Kids
I came up with a Hatchet Lesson Plan For Kids because I just loved this story! In the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, we meet 13-year-old Brian Robeson as he heads to visit his father in the Canadian mountains. On the way, he survives a horrible plane crash and is left as the only survivor who now needs to survive alone in the wilderness. So, how will he fare? Enjoy Gary Paulsen’s story of Hatchet with your child, then consider some of the Hatchet-themed lesson plans and enrichment activities below. Not only can they help you expand on the themes in the story, but they can teach some basic educational concepts in the process. Here is how to get started: Rules of Survival Hatchet Craft: Brian quickly learns that there are specific rules you must follow when trying to survive in the wild. Talk about these rules, and then create this hatchet craft below so you can reflect on these rules. Here is what you will need to create this craft: - brown, grey, and/or black craft … [Read more...]
Ode To Amtrak
I took my first Amtrak train ride this summer with my family -- this is a poem about it...Ode To Amtrak. Ode To Amtrak Rumble rumble, click clack,The train comes to a stop.“All aboard!” The conductor says,So on the train we hop. We are seated on the top row,The view is lovely and grand,My first time on a train- oh wow!Then my mom takes my hand. We switch trains in Chicago,Then find our sleeper car.We get up at 4:30 am,An exciting night by far. When switching trains in Pittsburgh,We sit in business class.We go around the Horseshoe Curve,The train steady and fast. We pull into our final stop,I had fun, quite a pity.But now I know I’ll have more fun,Finally! New York City! Rumble rumble, click clack,The train pulls away.I leave the station and find a cab,Today’s been a long day. … [Read more...]
Do I Really Have to Read Aloud with My Child?
Have you ever wondered: Do I Really Have to Read Aloud with My Child? Are you concerned that you are going to come across as "one of those" parents if you read to your children early? Or do you dread when your kindergartner is sent home with a new book nightly to be read aloud? Maybe you can feel the boredom or criticism from your older kids as you read to them. Instead of dwelling on these fears and bad feelings, move past them! Reading to your children has so many positive benefits. Experts speculate that illiteracy could be greatly reduced and possibly even eliminated, if parents would read three or more stories a day to their children. Children who are read to tend to be early, proficient readers themselves. They also tend to have a better grasp on language skills overall. Studies have shown that kids do not learn as well from videos as they do from a live, personal interaction, even if the videos and person are teaching the same things. With so much technology available to … [Read more...]
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