Additional Learning Resources for The Wind in the Willows Artistic Study Guide by The Build Your Masterpiece Class

Chapter 3: The Wild Wood

Today we are reading chapter 3 of "Wind in the Willows"and this chapter is titled "The Wild Wood", and in it, we learn more about the Mole and his adventure he took through the Wild Wood, to find his friend the Badger and his home. On this trip, it became dark, and the trees of the forest were playing tricks on him and he continued to see eyes in the dark, in small holes and then they would disappear. It was a very scary and spooky trip he took.

Enjoy this Read Aloud of Chapter 3:

Listen to this chapter by following along with your own copy of the book, or enjoy listening while you create your art project, below.

Discussion Ideas:

Why did Mole go into the Woods?

Why do you think Mole was so scared?

Do you think it would have helped him if he had gone with someone?

What kinds of animals do you think there were in the woods, hiding in the dark?

What was it that helped Mole feel better?

Did Mole find Badger in the end?

What was the clue Mole found to find where the Badger lives?

Optional: Pick a sentence from this chapter for copy-work.

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Art Project: Eyes in the Dark

Let's be inspired by how Mole felt while he was walking through the Wild Wood seeing the eyes in the dark.

Supplies Needed:

  • Black Construction Paper

  • Oil Pastels 

  1. After reading and listening to this 3rd chapter of the Wind in the Willows, let's take a look at this photo of Mole, running through the Wild Wood, with the eyes in the dark around him.

  2. Take your construction paper and your pastels. Draw some trees, Mole, and most importantly, eyes staring out at him through the dark.

  3. Add as much detail as you can remember, and have fun with this slightly spooky artwork today. 

In the Kitchen: Make Spooky Eye Treats

Oreos + Junior Mints - open up the Oreo cookies, and place a junior mint on top to make a simple and fun 'Eyes in the Dark' inspired treat!

Additional Books for this Chapter:

Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Chapter 3

Home in the Woods by Eliza Wheeler

The Hike by Alison Farrell

The Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi

Moles by Kate Riggs

One Dark Night by Lisa Wheeler

A Friend for Mole by Nancy Armo

Danny, who Fell in a Hole  Cary Fagan