Book A Week
Use these using to explore a Book A Week (or longer!), with all the info and activities you need to make the most of reading these picture books. Pick your favorite or one you have never read before, open, and go!
Chris Burkard’s The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth
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Chris Burkard’s The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth
Adventurer, photographer and author Chris Burkard and esteemed illustrator David McClellan paired up to write a beautiful book about cultivating a loving relationship with the Earth. We curated a collection of activities to pair with the book which prompts readers (both children and adults alike) to explore nature and journal thoughtfully.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Illustrator Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Are You Willing to Make the Journey Outside?
- Send Mail to Chirs Burkard
- Last Words
- Other Suggested Reading
- Other Books by the Author
Level:
- Preschool-2nd grade
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Merideth Eades
Materials:
- Market Basket
- Mexican Blanket
- Drawing Pencils
- Prismacolor Pencils
- Botanical Line drawing book
Diane Stanley’s Goldie and the Three Bears
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Diane Stanley’s Goldie and the Three Bears
Anna Ingalls brings Diane Stanley's beloved retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears "Goldie" to life with instructions on how to make a "Wonder Box" - a family of painted wooden peg doll characters.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Other Books by the Author
Level:
- Preschool-Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Anna Ingalls
Materials:
- Goldie & the Three Bears
- Wood Peg Dolls
- Acrylic Paint
- Clear Coat Spray
- Color Wood Blocks OR Standard Unit Blocks
- Play Silk or clean sheet
- Glass Mason Jar, small
- Journal, optional
- Paint Palette or Plate
- Paintbrushes
- Painting Smock or Old T-shirt
- Rags or Paper Towels
- Sharpie Marker, fine point
- Protective Tablecloth or Butcher
- Paper
- Nourishment Ingredients
Matt De La Pena's Last Stop on Market Street
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Matt De La Pena's Last Stop on Market Street
A Caldecott Honor, Newbery Award, and Coretta Scott King Award winner, Last Stop on Market Street is an extraordinary story that follows a young boy and his grandmother as they ride a bus through the city. They meet many vibrant people along the way as the boy’s grandmother helps him to see the beauty in their city and in the people they meet. Some activities you will find in this unit include a neighborhood walk, city printmaking, and a community project!
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Junior K
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Last Stop on Market Street
- Clipboard
- Cardboard, found
- Collage Items in Rainbow Color
- Music Player
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Towel, damp
- Toy People, Cars, Etc.
- Literature Journal
- Muffin Tin
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Markers
- Pencil
- Scissors, child
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plate
- White Printer Paper
- White Glue
Carson Ellis’s Du Iz Tak?
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Carson Ellis’s Du Iz Tak?
A Caldecott Honor and E.B. White Read Aloud Award winner, "Du Iz Tak?" is an intriguing story set in the miniature insect world. You will get to peek into their delicate lives and wonder about their language. Some activities you will find in this unit include bug forts, ladybug snacks, bug watching, and a sing-along song.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Junior K
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Du Iz Tak?
- Bird Seed
- Craft Stick with notches
- Insect Figurines
- Blanket, to sit on
- Clipboard
- Cookie Cutter
- Flour
- Gelatin, unflavored, or vegan option
- Honey
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Bowls
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Oil
- Plastic Spider, small
- Straw
- String
- Towel, small
- Wax Paper
- Wooden Building Items, small
- Literature Journal
- Colored Pencils
- Glue Stick
- Jar of Water
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Tempera Paints
- Scissors, child
- Sharpie Markers
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Tray or Plate
- White Glue
- White Printer Paper
- Yarn
Masako Matsuno’s A Pair of Red Clogs
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Masako Matsuno’s A Pair of Red Clogs
One day, Masako Matsuno found herself walking in her clogs again to hear the familiar sounds they made on the pavement. This book grew out of that event and her wish to share the sound and the experience with American children. Some activities in this unit include chopstick pom poms, graphing, weather tracking, and making Japanese rice balls.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- A Red Pair of Clogs
- Chopsticks
- Furikake
- Nori
- Coffee Filters, White
- Colored Pompoms, from assorted collage kit
- Dot Stickers, or similar
- Mixing Bowl
- Muffin Tin
- November Calendar Page, can be printed
- Rice, 10-20 pounds and uncooked
- Rubber Band
- Salt
- Shoe, or clog
- Sushi Rice, cooked
- Literature Journal
- Utility Tub
- Cookie Sheet or Tray
- Construction Paper
- Paintbrushes
- Paint Tray or Paper Plate
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors, child
- Small Jar of Water
- Tempera Paint
- Washable Markers
- White Paper
- Yarn or String
Vera B. Williams' A Chair For My Mother
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Vera B. Williams' A Chair For My Mother
After a fire at their previous home destroyed everything Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother had, they saved their coins in a big jar in hopes of purchasing a “wonderful, beautiful, fat, soft armchair.” Their new apartment had many things that were generously donated to them after the fire, but they didn’t have a cozy and comfortable place for Rosa’s mother to sit after a long day of work at the Blue Tile Diner. Will they be able to save enough to buy the new chair? This unit includes activities such as building mini armchairs, creating a piggy bank or coin drop, and going on a bus ride.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- A Chair For My Mother
- Colored tissue paper
- Glass jars with coin slot
- 5 Small Containers
- Access to Printer
- Bowl, soup-size
- City Bus Schedule
- Clipboard
- Coins, a variety of real coins
- Nourishment Ingredients and
Tools - Playdough Ingredients, included
- Scavenger Hunt List, included
- Timer
- Literature Journal
- Crayons
- Markers
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Protective Tablecloth
- Tray or Cookie Sheet
- White Printer Paper
- White School Glue
Carol Talley's Papa Piccolo
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Carol Talley's Papa Piccolo
Piccolo, a carefree tomcat, who lived along the canals of Venice, thoroughly enjoyed his independence. One day as he was out exploring the canals, he discovered two young abandoned kittens. Although he knew they needed care, he certainly did not want to be the one caring for them. That is, until he discovered his own tender heart. In this heartwarming book-a-week unit you'll find directions for painting with spaghetti, making homemade mini pizzas, and drawing a cat.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- Papa Piccolo
- Water beads
- Rubber Bands
- 1 pkg uncooked spaghetti
- Mixing Bowl, optional
- Water Utility Tub
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Cardstock
- Glue stick
- Journal
- Nourishment Ingredients
- Nature Items: sticks, leaves, grass, flowers, dirt, rocks, etc.
- Scissors, child size
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plate for Paint
- Vinyl Tablecloth
- Watercolor Paint
Tomie dePaola's Pancakes for Breakfast
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Tomie dePaola's Pancakes for Breakfast
In this wordless picture book classic by dearly beloved Tomie dePaola, a little old lady is determined to prepare pancakes for breakfast despite her lack of ingredients and her misbehaving pets. These problems create one comical complication after another. In this unit, you will find activities such as making maple candy, creating circle paintings, and hosting a pajama pancake party.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- Pancakes for Breakfast
- Baking Dish, square
- Candy thermometer
- Twine
- Flour, 8 cups
- Food Coloring, brown or other option
- Glass or Plastic Cup
- Maple Syrup, 100% pure
- Measuring Scoops and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl and Spoon
- Oil
- Pancake Griddle
- Pancake Recipe and Ingredients
- Poetry Basket and Props
- Sauce Pot
- Small Dish of Water, Snow, or crushed ice
- Stick/Branch
- Tablespoon Measure
- Wax Paper
- Eye Dropper, from fine motor kit
- Literature Journal
- Utility Tub
- Cardstock
- Glue Stick
- Paintbrush
- Paper Plate
- Protective Tablecloth
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Cookie Sheet
- Watercolor Paints
Robert McCloskey's Lentil
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Robert McCloskey's Lentil
A young boy named Lentil loves music, but he can’t sing or whistle. He saves his pennies, heads to the store, and buys himself a harmonica. He plays all over; he even plays through the streets of Alto, Ohio. Everyone loves it, except for Old Sneep. In the end, Lentil’s harmonica playing saves the day in spite of Old Sneep’s effort to spoil it. In this unit, you will find activities to bring this well-known classic to life, such as playing with pennies, music in the bathtub, and whittling soap.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- Lentil
- Citrus juicer
- Harmonica
- Number Chart
- Pointy Wood Skewers
- Access to Photocopier
- Bag or Basket
- Bar of White Soap
- Butter Knife
- Clothing Iron, or a way to heat
- Coins for Blocks/Math
- Flour
- Hot Water
- Lemon Juice
- Lemons, 3-5
- Measuring Cups
- Mug
- Paintbrush
- Paper Plates
- Salt
- Sensory Materials
- Sharpie Marker
- Small Bowl
- Spoon
- Towel
- Water
- Literature Journal
- Cardstock
- Colored Pencils
- Glue Stick
- Paintbrush
- Paper Plate
- Protective Tablecloth
- Tray or Cookie Sheet
- Yarn
Audrey Wood's King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
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Audrey Wood's King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
This Caldecott Honor Book is a humorous tale where a stubborn king refuses to get out of his bubble filled tub. His page, along with other members of his court, try to persuade him out with ideas such as battling, feasting, fishing, and dancing. But, to their surprise, none of the ideas succeed. It isn’t until the plug is pulled by the page that the king finally finds his way out of the tub. In this unit, you will find activities such as making ribbon wands, having lunch in the tub, and making bubble art.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub
- Satin Ribbon
- Pattern Blocks
- Bath Tub Appliques
- Bubble Bath
- Bubble Solution
- Bubble Wand
- Dish Soap or Tear Free Bubble Bath
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Eyedropper
- Food Platter
- Hot Glue or Super Glue
- Lunch Foods for Nutrition Activity
- Portable Chair
- Small Bowl(s)
- Wooden Dowels
- Literature Journal
- Utility Tub
- Cardstock
- Colored Pencils
- Cookie Sheet or Tray
- Food Coloring
- Glue Stick
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Scissors
- Vinyl Tablecloth
- Water
Jon J Muth's Stone Soup
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Jon J Muth's Stone Soup
In this beautifully worded and illustrated version of the tale of “Stone Soup,” three Chinese monks are on a journey to understand what makes a person happy. The monks visit a mountain village where the villagers are guarded and unwelcoming. Cleverly, they build a fire and begin making a soup made from stones. From this experience, the curious villagers all learn to open their hearts and to give as they come together and contribute to the stone soup. In this unit, you will find fun activities to pair with this beloved book, such as building stone patterns, making sensory rocks, and eating with chopsticks.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Stone Soup
- Chopsticks
- Rocks & Minerals book
- Smooth Stones or Rocks
- Basket or Bag
- Clear Tape
- Cups
- Flower and Foliage
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Paint Palette or Plate
- Stapler
- Stick, 10-12 inches
- Water
- Watercolor Paper, or cardstock
- Literature Journal
- Muffin Tin
- Sorting Tray
- Utility Tub
- Construction Paper
- Jar of Water
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors, child
- Sharpie Marker
- Tempera Paint
- Watercolor Paint
- White School Glue
- Yarn
Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum
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Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a charming story about a little mouse who loves her name. But upon beginning school, the other children point out the many disadvantages of a name like Chrysanthemum. Through the love and kindness of her teacher, Mrs. Twinkle, the other children begin to appreciate the beauty of Chrysanthemum’s name. In this book-a-week unit, you will find activities such as flower sorting, making Chrysanthemum toast, and flower stamping.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- Chrysanthemum
- Colander
- Jumbo Crayons
- Magnifying Glass
- Water Trays (for paint)
- Scissors
- Sharpie Marker
- Basket or Bag
- Printer Paper
- Glue Several Books (for pressing flowers)
- Gerbera Daisies (or other large flowers)
- Long-stemmed Artificial Flowers (in 3 to 5 different colors)
- Wire Cutters
- Found Flowers (in a variety of colors) and Green Leaves Found Plants (including roots)
- Large Bin
- Soup Bowls
- Soup Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Ladle
- Chrysanthemum Toast Ingredients and Tools
- Easel
- Paper
- Journal
- Pencil
- Tempera Paints
- Construction Paper
- Water
Andrea Beaty's Rosie Revere, Engineer
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Andrea Beaty's Rosie Revere, Engineer
Rosie Revere dreams of one day becoming a great engineer. Shy and uncertain of her ability, she hides the gadgets and gizmos she’s made in her attic or under her bed. Afraid to fail and be laughed at, Rosie is hesitant to share her amazing ideas. Great-Great-Aunt Rose helps her to see each fail as one step closer to making her inventions a success. Some of the activities you will find in this book-a-week unit are building building a snack tower and doing an egg drop experiment.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Rosie Revere, Engineer
- Inventor’s Box (or cardboard box)
- Nuts and Bolts
- 2 Journals (Literature and Nature)
- Utility Tub
- Apples
- Beaver Book, non-fiction
- Blocks/Math Building Materials
- Bin or Box
- Cheese, firm
- Crackers, flat
- Graph Paper
- Natural Building Materials
- Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Tubes
- Small Cars or Balls
- Toothpicks
- Wood, Metal, or Styrofoam
- Literature Journal
- Utility Bin
- Assorted Collage Kit, or similar
- Craft Glue
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Pencil Masking/Painter’s Tape Scissors
- Tempera Paint
- White Printer Paper
Minfong Ho's Hush!
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Minfong Ho's Hush!
A Caldecott Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book and The Horn Fanfare Book, Hush! is a Thai lullaby about a mother who tirelessly tries to quiet the many jungle creatures who live around them so they won’t wake her baby. Be sure to watch the baby in the background as the mama tries to keep everybody quiet. The story is full of interesting animals and beautiful illustrations of the Thai countryside.
In this unit you will find activities such as building a block jungle, making a sling hammock, and making Thai elephant art.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Hush!
- Bag of Rice
- Toy Jungle Animals
- Straw
- Toy Mouse
- Wooden Bowls
- Wooden Peg Dolls
- Bananas
- Fabric
- Flat Bedsheet, old
- Knife, child-safe
- Measuring Scoops and Spoons
- Nut/Seed Spread
- String
- Sturdy Table, for hammock
- Literature Journal
- Utility Bin
- Colored Pencils
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Jar
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Protective Tablecloth
- Scissors, adult and child
- Sharpie Marker
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Tempera Paint, black
- White Paper
- White School Glue
Virginia Lee Burton's The Little House
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Virginia Lee Burton's The Little House
"The Little House" is a story about a little house in the country that, over many years of urban development and growth, ends up being a little house in the city. The little house ages and becomes unkempt, sad, and lonely over the years. Finally, she is rediscovered by the great-great- granddaughter of her former owner and is moved back to the country, fixed up, and loved once again. Some of the activities in this book-a-week unit are building snack houses, experimenting with construction on a moving surface, and making season handprint crafts.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- The Little House
- Foam Blocks
- Wooden Discs
- Buttons
- Crayons
- Construction Paper
- Construction Playdough (recipe included in unit)
- Cotton Balls
- Dish Soap
- Pipe Cleaners
- Small Rocks
- Snack House Ingredients
- Tissue Paper
- Water
- Journal
- Plastic Tub
- Glue
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Tempera Paints
Paul Galdone's The Three Bears
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Paul Galdone's The Three Bears
"The Three Bears" is a fairy tale about a little girl named Goldilocks who stumbles upon a cottage in the forest belonging to three bears. While they are out on a walk, the little girl musses up their belongings and eventually falls fast asleep in the baby bear’s bed. When she is discovered by the three bears, she leaps from a window, never to be seen by the bears again. Some of the activities in this book-a-week unit are doing a porridge taste test, finding animal tracks, and building the three bears chairs out of blocks.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- The Three Bears
- Basket
- Bowls
- Cream of Wheat
- Ladle
- Nine Grain Oatmeal
- Poetry Props
- Porridge Toppings
- Porridge Playdough (recipe included in unit)
- Rolled Oats
- Spoons
- Wooden Stirring Spoon
- Journal
- Plastic Tub
- Colorful Wood Blocks
- Camera or Phone
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Standard Unit Blocks
Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit
"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" is the story of a mischievous little bunny who cannot resist the temptation to steal vegetables from Mr. McGregor’s garden. He is ever so lucky when he manages to escape the wrath of Mr. McGregor with only a case of the sniffles and a lost jacket! In this book-a-week unit, you will find activities such as making Mr. McGregor’s Salad, seed sorting, and learning a bunny rhyme.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- The Tale of Peter Rabbit
- Yarn or string
- Corn Holders
- Assorted Vegetables
- Poetry Basket and Props
- Orange
- Apple
- 12 Printed Vegetable Pictures (or real vegetables)
- 5 Spoons
- 5 Bowls
- Magnifying Glass
- Salad Fixings (for nourishment activity)
- Leaves
- Darning Needle
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Basket or Bag (for collecting)
- Crayons
- 6 Trays (for paint)
- Tempera Paints
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Pencil
- Printer Paper and Access to a Color Printer (if printing vegetable pictures)
Paul Galdone's Henny Penny
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Paul Galdone's Henny Penny
"Henny Penny" is the tale of a chicken who believes the sky is falling after she is struck on the head by an acorn. She sets out on a journey to tell the king, and several of her friends join her along the way. But their quest is interrupted when they come upon the sly Foxy Loxy. Children will love the colorful illustrations in this book, which wonderfully capture the personalities of the various characters! Some of the activities in this book-a-week unit are making a feather sensory bin, creating Henny Penny, and making acorn pancakes.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- Henny Penny
- Feathers
- Acorn Flour
- Access to a Printer
- Acorn Pancake Ingredients (recipe included in unit)
- Bowl of Acorns with Caps (or another nut with hard shell)
- Cereal Box
- Flat Rock and Round Stone, for crushing acorns
- Henny Penny Template (included in document)
- Fine Motor Tongs
- Journal
- Muffin Pan
- Plastic Tub
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Crayon
- Glue
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Mason Jars
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Sharpie Marker
- Tempera Paints
- Trays for Paint
- White Printer Paper
Rosemary Wells' Yoko
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Rosemary Wells' Yoko
Yoko the kitten has gone off to school with her willow-covered cooler filled with sushi. She is looking forward to her day! But her classmates tease her about what she has brought for lunch. Her wise teacher organizes an international food day, and a very hungry raccoon bravely tries Yoko’s sushi. Timothy the raccoon and Yoko the kitten become fast friends and in the end create their very own restaurant that serves their favorite things: tomato sandwiches and sushi rolls! In this book-a-week unit, you will find activities such as painting a cherry blossom branch, writing Japanese Numerals, and making playdough sushi.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- Yoko
- My First Atlas of the World
- Construction Paper
- Gold Glitter
- Plastic Soda Bottle
- Tray or Cookie Sheet
- Salt
- 1-Gallon Resealable Bag
- Japanese Numerals Template (included in unit)
- Playdough (recipe at end of unit)
- Raw White Rice
- 1 Package Seaweed Snack
- Red Bean Ice Cream Ingredients and Tools
- Shallow Rectangular Container
- 6 Rocks (of various sizes)
- Fine Sand
- Orange
- Whole Cloves
- Journal
- Pencil
- Paintbrush
- Tempera Paints
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Tray (for paint)
- Wax Paper (or foil)
- Red Food Coloring
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Printer Paper
Robert McCloskey's Blueberries for Sal
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Robert McCloskey's Blueberries for Sal
This Caldecott Honor Book is about two mamas and their little ones setting out to pick blueberries. What a shock the characters receive when the two mamas discover their children have absentmindedly followed the wrong mama—Sal’s mother has been followed by Baby Bear, and Mama Bear has been followed by Little Sal!
In this unit you will find activities to pair with the story, such as making a blueberry patch sensory bin, painting with blueberries, and learning some facts about bears.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- Blueberries for Sal
- Blue pompoms
- Clear Contact Paper
- Green Sharpie Marker
- Blueberries
- Blueberry Jam Ingredients and Tools (recipe included)
- Fork
- Pail
- Puffy Paint (recipe included)
- Sensory Ingredients and Tools
- Fine Motor Tongs
- Journal
- Plastic Tub
- Colorful Wood Blocks
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glass Bowl
- Masking Tape/Painter’s Tape
- Paintbrush (optional)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Tray for Paint
- Water
James Daugherty's Andy and the Lion
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James Daugherty's Andy and the Lion
"Andy and the Lion" is about a curious boy named Andy who can’t stop thinking about lions. He reads about them, hears stories of lions in Africa, and dreams all night long about these ferocious creatures. To his surprise, he meets a real lion in need of help and befriends him. Andy’s lion adventures continue when a circus comes to town. This book celebrates both friendship and gratitude. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are making lion toast, building a small scale circus, and making a friendship poster.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Andy and the Lion
- Lion figurine
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden peg dolls
- Access to Printer
- Assorted Collage Kit
- Book About Lions, purchased or checked out
- Dried Pasta, rotini or spaghetti
- Lion Template (included in unit)
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Plastic Drinking Bottle with Lid, empty
- Playdough (recipe included in unit)
- Popcorn Kernels
- Red and White Fabric Strips, or substitute materials
- Literature Journal
- Utility Tub
- Cardboard
- Construction Paper
- Markers
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Paintbrush
- Popsicle Sticks
- Scissors, Child
- Sharpie Marker
- Small Jar for Water
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Paper Plate
- White Printer Paper
- White School Glue
Lauren Castillo's Nana in the City
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Lauren Castillo's Nana in the City
Nana in the City is a beautiful story of bravery and triumph. A boy comes to the city to visit his Nana but finds it a bustling, busy, and frightening place. He decides it’s no place for a nana to live, but she knows just what to do to change his mind about her new home. This Book-A-Week unit contains activities such as creating a watercolor illustration, listening to city sounds, and making a weaving with red yarn.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Nana in the City
- Red yarn
- Watercolor paper
- Washi tape
- Wooden peg dolls
- Cardboard, 8 inches square
- Newspaper
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Small Toy Cars
- Literature Journal
- Colorful Wood Blocks
- Construction Paper
- Glue Stick
- Markers
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Paintbrushes
- Q-tips
- Scissors
- Sharpie Markers, 2
- Small Jar for Water
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Tempera Paint
- Tray for Paint
- Watercolor Paints
Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day
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Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day
"The Snowy Day" is a book about discovery, wonder, and friendship. Young Peter wakes up one day to a wintery world outside his window. There is so much for Peter to discover about snow, but it’s best to have a friend to enjoy it with. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are creating a winter scene collage, making shaving cream snow, and practicing snowflake scissor skills.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- The Snowy Day
- Batting or white fabric
- Shaving cream
- Snowflake stencil
- Toy people
- Carrots or Celery
- Cotton Balls
- Cutting Board
- Graham Crackers
- Jacket with Pocket
- Knife
- Nut/Seed Butter
- Small Stick
- Snowball or Ice
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Toothbrush, old
- Literature Journal
- Construction Paper
- Glue Stick
- Markers
- Pencil
- Scissors, adult and child
- Tempera Paints
- Tray or Cookie Sheet, if desired
- Tray or Plate for Paint
- White Paper
- White School Glue
Jim Aylesworth's The Gingerbread Man
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Jim Aylesworth's The Gingerbread Man
The classic tale of “The Gingerbread Man” is cleverly retold by Jim Aylesworth with witty rhyme and everyone’s favorite, sassy Gingerbread Man, who loves being chased until the fox outwits him. Barbara McClintock’s charming illustrations bring the characters to life with stunning detail. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are exploring whole spices, making playdough gingerbread men, and doing a Gingerbread Man scavenger hunt.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- The Gingerbread Man
- Allspice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Gingerbread Man cookie cutter
- Mortar and pestle
- Star anise
- Whole cloves
- Brown Felt or Paper
- Butter Knife
- Cutting Board
- Gingerbread Cookies, made or purchased
- Gingerbread Man Template, at end of document
- Ginger Root, organic
- Knife
- Nut/Seed Butter
- Playdough, recipe at end of document
- Pretend Play Baking Toys
- Raisins
- Rolling Pin
- Vegetable Peeler
- Literature Journal
- Assorted Collage Materials
- Construction Paper
- Cookie Sheet
- Jar of Water
- Markers
- Paintbrush
- Sharpie Marker
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plate for Paint
- White Printer Paper
- White School Glue
Jan Brett's The Hat
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Jan Brett's The Hat
Jan Brett painted detailed illustrations of a Scandinavian farm to bring to life this witty story about a curious hedgehog who finds a girl’s woolen winter stocking. All the animals are in an uproar over Hedgie’s new hat, but poor Hedgie just wants to go home to his den. Make sure to look closely at all of the details Jan weaves into the illustrations - especially the border illustrations that show additional elements of the story. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are building a hedgehog den out of blocks, making apple cider, and making a recycled craft hedgehog.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- The Hat
- Basket or bin for collecting
- Clamps (optional)
- Clothesline or string
- Pony Bead, black, from assorted collage kit
- Clothing
- Fork
- Googly Eyes, from assorted collage kit
- Hedgehog Template (included in the unit)
- Nature Items
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Pillows and Blankets
- Plastic Container, freezer safe
- Playdough (recipe included in the unit)
- Stocking Template (included in the unit)
- Stuffed Animals, small
- Toothpicks
- Winter Accessories
- Literature Journal
- Food Coloring, brown
- Cardstock
- Crayons
- Clothespins
- Construction Paper
- Glue Stick
- Jar of Water
- Paintbrush
- Protective Tablecloth
- Scissors
- Sharpie Marker
- Tempera Paint, brown
- Tray or Plate for Paint
- Watercolor Paint
- White School Glue
Lauren Mills' The Rag Coat
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Lauren Mills' The Rag Coat
"The Rag Coat" won the New York State’s Charlotte Award for Best Picture book as well as several other awards for esteemed author and illustrator Lauren Mills. In this beloved story, Minna needed a winter coat before starting school, but her family could not afford to purchase one. One day Minna mentioned this to the Quilting Mothers group, and without delay, they began to make Minna her very own coat using a variety of fabric scraps, each of which had their own story. Once the coat was ready, Minna happily wore it to school where she was immediately made fun of by her classmates as they chanted “Rag Coat! Rag-Coat!” But it wasn’t long until Minna was able to engage, captivate, and win over her classmates through friendship as she shared the stories and memories associated with her coat. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are making snow globes, mixing snowy playdough, and sewing on stitch cards.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Mary Knudson
Materials:
- The Rag Coat
- Animal figurines
- Tangrams
- White glitter (choose eco-friendly if possible)
- Cardboard or Paper Plates
- Darning Needle
- Glycerin, optional
- Hot Glue Gun and Hot Glue
- Nail or Skewer
- Nourishment Activity Ingredients and Tools
- Peppermint Essential Oil, optional
- Playdough Ingredients (recipe provided in unit)
- Tangram Challenge Cards (provided in unit)
- Small Glass Jar with Lid (8-16 ounce)
- Sticks, found
- Literature journal
- Access to printer
- Crayon, black
- Pencil
- Small jar of water and extra water on hand
- Watercolors
- Yarn
Jan Brett's Mossy
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Jan Brett's Mossy
Mossy spends her days by Lilypad Pond where the moist environment encourages a garden of moss, ferns, and delicate flowers to grow upon her carapace. One day, she encounters a handsome male turtle, but just as they meet, Dr. Carolina snatches up the beautiful turtle specimen for her museum. Mossy makes the museum famous with her extravagant garden shell, but she misses her beloved, peaceful home and her new friend. Dr. Carolina’s niece, Tory, notices Mossy’s discontentment, and a plan is made for Mossy’s return to Lilypad Pond. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are making Egg Carton Turtles, building a block museum, and decorating a turtle carapace.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Mossy
- Pebbles
- Moss
- Silk Flowers
- Basket or Bin
- Boxes, Crates, Blocks, Cardboard, etc.
- Egg Carton, paper
- Googly Eyes, small
- Green Pipe Cleaners
- Green Pom Poms
- Hot Glue Gun and Sticks
- Nourishment Ingredients
- Playdough, recipe included in unit
- Turtle Template, included in unit
- Literature Journal
- Cardstock
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Paintbrushes
- Pen
- Scissors, child
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plate
- White Glue
Sarah Stewart's The Gardener
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Sarah Stewart's The Gardener
"The Gardener" is a rich, heartwarming story about a young girl named Lydia Grace who is sent to live with her uncle in the big city. Set during the depression era, the book is written as a series of letters from Lydia Grace to the family she had to leave back home. With a few bulbs and seed packets, she transforms her uncle’s bakery and rooftop patio into a lush garden and cheerful place through her determination, green thumb, and generosity. "The Gardener" is a 1997 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1998 Caldecott Honor Book. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are building a block flower shop, seed sensory play, and writing a friendly letter.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- The Gardener
- Seed Packets
- Silk Flowers
- Bulk Seed/Corn/Beans, about 6 pounds
- Envelope
- Flower Bulb
- Flower Shop Toys
- Hand Shovel
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Pots, 2 small pots
- Potting Soil
- Stamp, 1 or 2
- Towel, old
- Watercolor Paper
- Watering Can
- Literature Journal
- Utility Bin
- Colorful Wooden Blocks
- Crayons
- Jar of Water
- Markers
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Protective Tablecloth
- Sharpie Marker
- Standard Unit Blocks
- Watercolor Paints
- White Printer Paper
Janet Stevens' Tops & Bottoms
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Janet Stevens' Tops & Bottoms
"Tops and Bottoms" is a hilarious story about a crafty hare who outwits a lazy bear. Bear spends his days sleeping—he has plenty of money and land, but he wishes only to sleep. Nearby, the clever, but poor, Hare resides with his large family. With many children to feed, Hare and Mrs. Hare go into business with Bear only to trick him into getting all of the good parts of the crops. Janet Stevens has authored and illustrated many books, and she won a Caldecott Honor for "Tops and Bottoms." Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are exploring Edible Tops and Bottoms, doing a celery experiment, and making Lettuce Leaf Prints.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Tops and Bottoms
- Watercolors
- Live earthworms
- Toy or real vegetables
- Bins or Bowls, shallow
- Celery, head with leaves
- Food Coloring, red, blue, and yellow
- Green Leaf Lettuce, Head or similar
- Index Cards
- Magnifying Glass
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Paper, large
- Poetry Basket Props
- Potting Soil
- Transparent Drinking Glasses
- Vegetable Book, non-fiction
- Vegetables
- Literature Journal
- Utility Bin
- Crayons
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Protective Tablecloth
- Sharpie Marker
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plate
- Watercolor Paper
- White Glue
David Wiesner's Tuesday
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David Wiesner's Tuesday
"Tuesday" is a wordless picture book that ignites the imagination with curiosity and wonder. It begins in a quiet pond one Tuesday evening as frogs are lifted into the air on lilypads, much like flying carpets. It is a shocking sight for those who are awake to view this mysterious phenomenon. As morning breaks, however, the flying frogs leap back to their pond, and the dozens of lilypads they leave strewn in the street leave the townspeople dumbfounded. David Wiesner received the 1991 Caldecott Medal for "Tuesday". Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are making Wax Paper Frogs, creating a Pond Sensory Bin, and studying the Frog Lifecycle.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Tuesday
- From Tadpole to Frog, or similar book
- Large Clear Water Beads
- Foam sheets
- Plastic jumping frogs
- Plastic or rubber frogs
- Access to Printer
- Clock
- Crayon or Pencil Sharpener
- Frog Template, included in unit
- Iron
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Smooth Rocks, optional
- Towels, old
- Water
- Wax Paper
- Literature Journal
- Utility Bin
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Jar
- Markers
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Pencil
- Protective Tablecloth
- Scissors, child
- Sharpie Marker
- White Printer Paper
- White School Glue
Emmy Payne's Katy No-Pocket
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Emmy Payne's Katy No-Pocket
Poor Katy has no pocket for her baby, Freddy, to ride in. She seeks help from all of her animal neighbors to find a way to carry her baby. After many failed attempts, Wise Old Owl directs Katy to the city for help. It is in the city she finds exactly what she needs to be able to carry Freddy. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are making a Mixed Media Kangaroo, exploring tool sounds, and creating Australian Dot Art.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Katy No-Pocket
- Explore My World: Kangaroos
- Oil pastels
- Styrofoam block
- Tool box with tools, optional
- Rubber mallet or hammer, optional
- Clipboard
- Cutting Board
- Fabric, small piece
- Gloves, optional
- Knife, child safe
- Nails, optional
- Nourishment Fruit of Choice
- Poetry Basket and Props
- Plate
- Q-Tips
- Tape Measure
- Literature Journal
- Construction Paper
- Markers
- Pencil
- Scissors, child
- Sharpie Marker, 2
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plates
- White Glue
- White Paper
Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
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Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
On an island of imaginary friends waiting to be chosen by children and given special names, Beekle can wait no longer. He goes on a journey to the real world to find his human. And just when he thinks she cannot be found, a sweet “Hello!” greets him. This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is a touching story about determination and friendship.
In this unit, you will find activities such as making Beekle's island, creating an imaginary friend with puffy paint, and marshmallow sorting.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Julie Larsen
Materials:
- The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
- Jumbo Marshmallows
- Dice Puffy Paint (recipe at end of unit)
- Beekle Template (included in unit)
- Googly Eyes
- Buttons
- Sequins
- Pipe Cleaners
- Glue
- Kinetic Sand (recipe included in unit)
- Sand Toys (and/or household items, for playing with kinetic sand)
- Small Marshmallows
- Fruit for Rainbow Fruit Tray
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Journal
- Fine Motor Tongs
- Pencil
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Sharpie Marker
- Large-mouth Bowl
- 2 Small Bowls
- Toothpicks
- Crayons
- Scissors
Candice F. Ransom's The Big Green Pocketbook
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Candice F. Ransom's The Big Green Pocketbook
"The Big Green Pocketbook" is about a young girl who takes the bus to town with her mother. They have a full day in town with many stops and errands. The girl brings her empty pocketbook along with her and fills it with treasures from her day. This book was the winner of the 1993 "Pick of the Lists" Award. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are exploring shades of green, making ice cream in a bag, and sewing a pocketbook.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- The Big Green Pocketbook
- Rock salt
- Blocks/Math Materials
- Clear Tape
- Coin
- Keychain
- Lollipop
- Nourishment Ingredients and Tools
- Pocketbook, purse or bag
- Q-tips
- Ribbon
- Single Hole Punch
- Tray, divided
- Literature Journal
- Cardstock, for ticket
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors, child
- Tempera Paint
- White Paper
- Yarn, green or any color
Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are
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Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are
A young boy dresses in his wolf suit, and his mischief gets him into trouble. He is sent to his room without supper where his imagination unfolds, and an adventure in the land of the wild things begins. Some of the activities in this Book-A-Week unit are creating messy monster art, boat building with blocks, and making Wild Things masks.
What’s Inside:
- Author Introduction
- Book Summary
- Story Discussion
- Poetry Recitation
- Art
- Blocks/Math
- Sensory Activity
- Nourishment
- Nature
- Fine Motor Development
- Journaling
- Group Activities
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Templates & Recipes
Level:
- Jr. Kindergarten
Length:
- 1 week
Contributor:
- Stacey Coté
Materials:
- Where the Wild Things Are
- Faux fir (optional)
- Food containers
- Yellow felt (optional)
- Basket or Bin
- Blocks/Math Materials
- Bowl
- Clear Tape
- Cloth or Paper Towels
- Cups
- Cutting Board
- Drinking Straws
- Knife
- Nature Items, gathered
- Nourishment Food
- Rubber Bands
- Sponge, Foam Blocks, Cork, Etc.
- Literature Journal
- Utility Tub
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Pencil
- Popsicle Sticks
- Markers
- Masking/Painter’s Tape
- Scissors, child size
- Sharpie Markers
- Tempera Paint
- Tray or Plate for Paint
- White Printer Paper