We had time for one last adventure before we get back to school... Paddington Bear Literature Study from Branch Out World was our choice!
This literature study is designed for ages 5-10. My testers are on the older side of the range, but they loved it! It is based on the picture book - Paddington Bear by Michael Bond. You can find this book at the library easily. We found a Youtube video that is narrated to enjoy together. Since my testers are older, we also brought out my beloved 1958 copy of the novel to read aloud together as well.
The study is a 69 page downloadable PDF in the Picture Book Explorer series by Branch Out World. They have 23 studies available in a variety of topics, so you're sure to find one for you!
The study is very versatile. You can print only what you need. I like a hard copy, so I printed it all and put it in a handy binder, it makes it easier for me to plan out our activities.
The study is very versatile. You can print only what you need. I like a hard copy, so I printed it all and put it in a handy binder, it makes it easier for me to plan out our activities.
Branch Out World's mission is to encourage family times and learning by sharing books together, exactly my mission! The core of the study is to share the book together with the aim of truly loving learning. The study includes over 20 activities you can pick and choose from to explore together further. It is organized into 5 days, but you can take as long as you'd like.
Day 1- Explore the Setting - this is the when and where of the story as well as the theme. For this story, we focused on England and Peru. The study includes outline maps, flags, timelines, fact sheets and minibooks you can create. Since we love geography, we took time to camp out in this day and explore both countries more in-depth.
The Fact Sheets are filled with information. Since the study is produced in Britain, my testers loved getting to see the metric system really is used by the rest of the world!
Day 2- Exploring the Words - This section works with the literary devices and grammar. Activities included comparing the picture book with the chapter book to see any differences. My testers really enjoyed listening and discussing how the illustrations in the picture book made the story come more alive.
Day 3- Exploring the Pictures - Works with illustrations and gives them the opportunity to create their own art work. A discussion of architectural features had them noticing new things! My testers told me the "balusters & balustrade" on our stairs needed dusting... I helped her find the dust cloth ;-)
Day 4- Exploring Science - Uses the themes in the book, for example- bears, to explore science further. Experiments with shaving cream and steam are easy to implement and great sensory activities. My testers were fascinated by bears. We're planning a trip to the zoo to check them out!
Day 5- Exploring Maths, Crafts & More - Plenty of interesting activities to choose from in this section! From shaving cream art to packing to cooking together. This is where the love of learning is truly born. My testers loved creating their own English tea party with their favorite bears.
I love the variety of this study, with plenty of suggestions to inspire you and your children. I think it would make an excellent addition to our Coop literature classes as well. Go ahead, you have time for another adventure!
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