Additional Learning Resources for the The Build Your Masterpiece Class | Adventures in Ireland: Adventure 3: Lesson 4: Sheep of Ireland
Today we will be learning about the mountain sheep of Ireland, with books, 3 part cards, letter coloring page and a fun yarn craft. Scan the QR Code for additional learning resources.
OPTIONAL BOOKS:
The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg by Gemma Merino
Baa, Baa, Black SHEEP by Jane Cabrera
Red Berry Wool by Robyn Eversole
A Symphony for the Sheep by C.M. Millen
Enjoy the Read Aloud from our friend The Reading Teacher:
Watch this Pianist give a Symphony for real Sheep in New Zealand
In the Ink Garden of Brother Theophane by C.M. Millen
The Biography of Wool by Carrie Gleason
THE SHEEP OF IRELAND
While taking a drive in Ireland, you will not go long before you see a flock of sheep grazing peacefully into he country side. There are may breeds of sheep in Ireland, and the most common is the black faced mountain sheep, which are very hardy animals and can withstand the wind, rain and cold. They all have horns, both male and female. Around 35, 000 Irish farmers make a living by farming sheep. In the 18th and 19th century many land lords in Ireland brought sheep from England, and vary few are native to Ireland. Wicklow Cheviot Sheep is one of the oldest breeds brought to Ireland, from Wicklow Mountains to the South of Dublin. They are completely white, and have extreme hardiness, as they don't get sheep rot, and can birth their lambs by themselves. These characeristics evolved over many centuries.
Sheep Insired Crafts:
We wanted to give you some extra vidoes to help give inspiration with your Pom Pom Sheep today, while reading about Irish Sheep, as well as Brigid in our 3rd Adventures in Ireland. Here are some fabulous crafty bloggers and YouTubers that have lots of great ideas. Use this in conjunction with our included art project included in your PDF.
Get instpired with all the ways to make your own Sheep Pom Poms by DIY:
Here is a second way to make cute Pom Pom Sheep by Red Ted Art:
Learn how to make a Pom Pom Garland by watching this video:
Learn how to make a Fluffy Pom Pom by HappyBerry Crochet
Find inspiration with your Pom Pom Sheep Garland here:
Pom Pom Sheep Garland | Coffee With Us 3
Educational Vidoes about Sheep Shearing
How the Irish Shear Sheep with the hand Shears vs the Machine Sheers
What happens when a sheep gets lost, and isnt able to be sheared regualary.
Optional Religous Connections:
Read the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and disccuss the connections your children find naturally.
So He told them this parable, saying, "What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? "When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
"And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' "I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.