3rd Edition plans for December 14: Christmas at the Farm (USA)
Scroll down this page to see the 1st edition plan if you are still using that plan. :)
Read: A Simple Christmas on the Farm by Phyllis Alsdurf
Additional Reads:
My First Little house Books “Christmas in the Big Woods”
Apple Tree Christmas by Trinka Hakes Noble
Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray
The Christmas Tree Farm by Ann Purmell (Skip to the read aloud, 1:28 minutes into this reading, or enjoy the teachers lesson connection to their Social Studies & Economics about goods and services, natural resources, production, things we need to create the things we want and need etc.)
Diver deeper into this Farming Industry for more Economics lessons:
Watch this episode where the MIgardener channel visits a Christmas Tree Farmer, to see the life of a Christmas Tree Farmer and learn more about the history of the Christmas tree.
I found another video showcasing the Christmas Tree Farm Industry and what it’s like from all stages of planting to harvest, etc.
And I just had to include the Christmas Song “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift, you and your kids may like it!
Let’s get back to our Christmas in the USA Theme and Watch this video showcasing a cozy Christmas in Vermont, USA
Enjoy watching this wonderful video from one of my favourite history baking/living channels, Early American, showcasing what it would be like for a working-class American Christmas in the 1820’s America:
Enjoy a few other videos from Early American Living History Channel, where they prepare and enjoy Christmas Feast
Here she is making Gingerbread cookies using a recipe from 1824 - I love watching her bake on the fire, in her cozy log cabin off grid, all dressed up.
Here is another wonderful video showcasing Early American Baking with Preserved Fruit. Be sure to turn on subtitles to read the directions :)
Paint: Apple Ornaments, printable and tutorials included in 3rd edition plans.
You could also make: Dried Apple Slice Garland, Clove Apples or Apple Sauce. Find those videos below:
We have these also included in our Little House in the Big Woods Christmas Chapter, filled with loads of Christmas activities.
Watch the Outdoors & Country Living Channel harvest apples, and make applesauce the easy way with water bath canning:
Read the book: Applesauce Day by Lisa J. Amstutz
Watch one of my favourite USA Off-Grid couple pick and preserve their apples. Stacey loves to preserve food differently than most.
Cook: Christmas Sugar Cookies, recipe included in 3rd edition plan.
I love watching videos of sugar cookies being made. This video from Tasty, and they have some neat tips and tricks.
And here is another tip while baking sugar cookies to help prevent your cookies from spreading during baking.
And here is another tip to help you make your cookie slices nice and thick. Give it a try.
How to roll our your cookie dough on Parchment Paper:
And I was happy to find this video from Patty, a NYC Baker known as the cookie whisperer, to help you perfectly roll out sugar cookie dough:
Learn how to decorate cookies with this video from Patty, a NCY Baker, known as the cookie whisperer:
Have fun with your cookie baking today! Tag us on Instagram @build_your_masterpiece_class so show off all your masterpieces!
1st Edition Plans for December 14: Christmas Bears!
Read: The Christmas Bears by Chris Conover
Extra Reads:
A Christmas for Bear by Benny Becker
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
The Christmas Bears by Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears' Old-Fashioned Christmas by Jan Berenstain
The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett
Make: Christmas Cards to family like the bears in this story The Christmas Bears by Chris Conover did.
Here is some fun inspiration for you today: