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

Chapter 4: Mr. Badger

Today we are continuing to read "The Wind in the Willows", and learn more about Badgers Home, that is in the Wild Wood, when Mole and Rat come to visit after their long trip to find him. Here we get to meet Badger and learn what he and his home are like.

Enjoy this Read Aloud of Chapter 4:

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

Discusion Ideas:

Have you ever been so happy to be home, and find a lovely meal waiting for you?

Would you be happy to find your destination?

The animals were worried about their friend Mr. Toad, but needed to wait until spring to help him, why is that? 

Would you want to wait until spring to help Mr.Toad, or go right then?

Make a list of all the animals you know who hibernate in the winter.

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

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Art Project: Watercolor Painting of Badger's Home 

Supplies Needed:

  • Watercolor Paper

  • Pencil + Eraser

  • Watercolor Pencils + Watercolor Paints

  • Water + container

  • Draw Badgers Home, and what you remember about it. 


Once they arrived at Bager’s home, they were gretted with a warm, cozy home with a fire and dinner on the table. They enjoyed some tea, food and conversation with friends.

In the Kitchen: Make Tea with Hot Cross Buns

Enjoy the traditional English Hot Cross buns along side tea and milk today after reading chapter 4, after all, the Wind in the Willows said it best; "we'll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place." - Kenneth Grahame. Find the recipe below, and scan the QR code for additioanl learning resoucres. 

Watch Anna Olsen Make Hot Cross Buns in 6 easy Steps:

Additional Books for this Chapter:

Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Chapter 4

Badger's New House by Robin Muller

The Only Way is Badger by Stella Jones

Badger at Sandy Ridge Road by Katacha Diaz

Badgers by Mari Schuh

Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban

Tea with Oliver by Mika Song

No Dragons for Tea for by Jean E Pendziwol

No Tooting at Tea by Alastair Heim

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Music: Tchaikovsky at tea time a refreshing blend for body and spirit