Here’s what you need for Week 1: Big Feelings:
Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon):
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (or read it here on OpenLibrary)
- Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
- Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud
Optional extra reading:
- The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee (or read it here on GetEpic.com)
- Talk About the Monster by Mistofer Christopher (This playful book is about a little girl who conquers her fear by facing and understanding it. She learns to describe her fear with words to begin the healing process. It teaches and encourages children to discuss their fears and feelings or anything that cause discomfort. It is ideal for kids who are experiencing health issues, a natural disaster, family trauma, or anxiety. We haven’t created any activities for this book in our unit, but it’s a great book for families to keep in their library for when the need arises.)
Supplies (use what you have, but here are links to shop if you need anything):
- paper + access to a printer (don’t have one? we like this model)
- laminator + laminator sheets (optional, but recommended for repeating lessons)
- markers
- glue stick
- jumbo craft sticks
- construction paper
- crayons, colored pencils, or other drawing materials
Here’s what you need for Week 2: China:
Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon):
- The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack (or read it here on OpenLibrary or watch this read-aloud)
- Riding on a Caravan: A Silk Road Adventure by Laurie Krebs (or read it here on OpenLibrary)
- What Makes a Magnet? by Dr. Franklyn M. Branley (or read it here on OpenLibrary)
- Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges (or read it here on OpenLibrary)
Supplies (use what you have, but here are links to shop if you need anything):
- paper + access to a printer (don’t have one? we like this model)
- crayons
- hole puncher and yarn (for optional upgrade)
- laminated world map poster (we highly recommend having a laminated map for lessons, but if you’re in a pinch, you can print this one for the lesson)
- assorted tea bags (at least one red and one brown tea is recommended)
- black and white paint (we love this set to build up your supply closet)
- paint brushes
- red ribbon or yarn
- rice
- baking sheet or tray
- large sewing needle
- magnets
- a cork (or just use one from a bottle at home 😉)
- a medium- to large-sized bowl
- pliers (optional, but recommended for the compass project)
- cardboard box (use one from your Amazon purchases!)
- pipe cleaners (we love this set with several commonly used homeschool supplies for a great price)
- cardstock
- mini cupcake liners
- googly eyes (this set linked above includes googly eyes)
- glue
- beads (you need at least two colors)
- construction paper
- tape
- stapler
- ruler
- pencil
- wooden craft sticks
- empty toilet paper/paper towel roll
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