The Early Years Classics Program Additional Learning Resources.
Find lessons A - I on this page, by scanning the QR Codes on the lesson plans in our curriculum.
Pair this whole curriculum up with the children’s book "On Market Street” by Arnold & Anita Lobel
Continue the lessons of J to R below.
JEWELS
ACTIVITIES:
Read: A Catch of Jewels by Hellen Keller
Additional Books:
Julie the Rockhound by Gail Langer Karwoski
Pop Up Crown Jewels by Rachael Saunders
Myster of the Queen's Jewels by Gertrude Chandler
The Queen's Bracelet by Georgie Adams
Color: Jewels Colouring Page
Write: Jewels Worksheet
Cook: Cherry Gem Cake
Phonics Review: j, w, e, l, s
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical pearl necklace you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your magical pearl necklace.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of "Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace" by Johannes Vermeer for more art inspiration.
ART:
Crown Jewels Craft, template included. Also color the 'jewel/ring coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
KITES
Activities:
Read: Catch the Wind! All about Kites by Gail Gibbons
Additional Books:
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning by Rosalyn Schanzer
Kites Sail High by Ruth Keller
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
Barrilete: A Kite for the Day of the Dead by Claudia M. Lee and Elisa Amado
Novel: The Kite Fighters by Linda Sue Park
Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand
Henry and the Kite Dragon by Bruce Hall
The Legend of the Kite: A Story of China by Jiang Hong Chen
Curious George Flies a Kite by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
The Kite that Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge by Alexis O'NeillColor: Kites Coloring Page
Write: Kite Worksheet
Cook: Lemon Kite Cookies
Phonics Review: k, i, t, s, and ‘magic e’
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical kite you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your magical kite.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of "Boys Flying Kites" by Nicolaes Maes for more art inspiration.
ART:
Kite Tile Process Art. Find the templates and method below. Also color the "kite coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
LOLLIPOPS:
ACTIVITES:
Read: Oliver's Lollipop by Allison Wortche
Additional Books:
Not Enough Lollipops by Megan Maynor
Many Luscious Lollipops by Ruth Heller
The Great Lollipop Caper: With Audio Recording by Dan Krall
Henry's Lollipops by Robert Quackenbush
One Thousand Lollipops by Emma Laybourn (free ebook here)
Color: Lollipops Coloring Page
Write: Lollipops Worksheet
Cook: Sugar Lollipops
Phonics Review: l,o,ll,p,s
NOTEBOOKS:
Write or dictate a story about a magical lollipop you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your lollipop.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of The Lollipop by James Campbell for more art inspiration.
ART:
Lollipop Raised Salt Painting - Create lollipop inspired art with glue, salt, and watercolor paints using the 'book coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
ACTIVITIES:
Read: Play Me a Story: Nine Tales about Musical Instruments by Naomi Adler
Additional Books:
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss
Hello, World! Music by Jill McDonald
The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano by Elizabeth Rusch
This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt
Meet the Orchestra by Ann Hayes
Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown
Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe
Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora
My First Piano Book by Genevieve Helsby
Tuba Lessons by T. C. Bartlett
Music Is . . . by Brandon Stosuy
88 Instruments by Chris Barton
Color: Musical Instruments Coloring Page
Write: Musical Instruments Worksheet
Cook: Rainbow Fruit Popsicles
Phonics Review: m, u, s, i, c
Notebook:
Write or dictate a story about a magical lollipop you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your lollipop.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of The Lollipop by James Campbell for more art inspiration.
Art:
Color the 'piano coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
NOODLES
ACTIVITIES:
Read: Noodle Magic by Roseanne Greenfield
Additional Books:
Noodles, Please! by Cheryl Yau Chepusova
Dragons Eat Noodles on Tuesdays by Jon Stahl
The Story of Noodles: Amazing Chinese Inventions by Ying Chang Compestine
Noodles from Scratch by Harold P. Gershenson
Cora Cooks Pancit by Corina K. Lazo Gilmore
Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles by Shan-Shan Chen
The Dinner That Cooked Itself by J.C. Hsyu
Maggie's Chopsticks by Alan Woo
The Runaway Wok by Ying Chang Compestine
Dumpling Dreams by Carrie Clickard
Color: Noodles Coloring Page
Write: Noodles Worksheet
Cook: Veggie Chow Mein Noodles & Homemade Egg Noodles
Phonics Review: n, oo, d, l, e, s
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical lollipop you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your lollipop.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of Homemade Pasta by John Currin and Chinese Teapot by Mary Fedden for more art inspiration.
ART:
Color the 'noodles coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
Pair up with our Pastas of Italy Unit Study.
ORANGES
ACTIVITIES:
Read: Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam Rex
Additional Books:
Oranges for Orange Juice by Rozanne Williams
Oranges for Orange Juice by Rozanne Williams
One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street by Joanne Rocklin
The Orange Bird byJason Grandt
Oranges by John McPhee
Color: Oranges Coloring Page
Write: Oranges Worksheet
Cook: Orange Crinkle Cookies
Phonics Review: o, r, a, n, g, e
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical orange you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your magical orange.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of "Homemade Still Life with Basket and Six Oranges" by Vincent van Gogh for more art inspiration.
ART:
Color the 'orange coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
PLAYING CARDS:
ACRTIVITIES:
Read: Hurry Up, Houdini! by Mary Osborne
Additional Books:
The Book of Cards for Kids by Gail MacColl
Super Fun Family Card Games: 75 Games for All Ages by Corinne Schmitt
History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming by Catherine Perry Hargrave
Who Was Harry Houdini by Tui T. Sutherland
Hurry Up, Houdini! by Mary Osborne (Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #22)
Magic Tricks from the Tree House: A Fun Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #22: Hurry Up, Houdini! by Mary Pope Osborne
Color: Playing Cards Coloring Page
Write: Playing Cards Worksheet
Cook: Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Phonics Review: pl, ay, ing, c, a, r, d, s
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical deck of cards you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your magical deck of cards.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of "The Card Players" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for more art inspiration.
ART:
Also color the 'playing cards coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
QUILTS
ACTIVITIES:
Read: The All-Together Quilt by Lizzy Rockwell
Additional Books:
The Quilting Bee by Gail Gibbons
One Pathc of Blue by Marthe Jocelyn
The Quilt Story bt Tony Johnstons
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia
Eight Hands: A Patchwork Alphabet by Ann Paul
Luca's Quilt by Georgira Guback
Ben and the Quilt by Merie Good
The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau
Reuben and the Quilt by Merie Good
The josefina StoryQuilt by Eleanor Coerr
The Canada Geese Quilt by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
SewingQuilts by Ann Tuner
Log Cabin Quilt by Ellen Howard
Color: Quilts Coloring Page
Write: Quilts Worksheet
Cook: Pigs in a Quilt
Phonics Review: q, qu, i, l, t, s
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical quilt you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your magical quilt of cards.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of "Colonial Quilt" by Childe Hassam for more art inspiration.
ART:
Sew your own small patch quilt, or patch up a shirt, or pants that may need it. Also color the 'quilt coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.
RIBBONS
ACTIVITIES:
Read: Rosie and the Yellow Ribbon by Paula DePaolo
Additional Books:
Ribbon Rescue by Robert Munsch
Red Ribbons: The Sound of R by Marv Alinas
One Yellow Ribbon by Marthe Jocelyn
Little Unicorn's Magical Mane by Creese Sarah
Color: Ribbons Coloring Page
Write: Ribbons Worksheet
Cook: Raspberry Ribbons
Phonics Review: r, i, bb, o, n, s
NOTEBOOK:
Write or dictate a story about a magical ribbons you found at the market.
Draw a picture of your magical ribbons.
Enjoy the Art Appreciation of "Untitled (Ribbons)" by Sol LeWitt for more art inspiration.
ART:
Create your own art with ribbons. Be inspired by the books about ribbons. Scan the QR Code to be inspired with fun crafts with ribbons you may like. Also color the 'ribbon coloring page' in pointillism style, to create a series of dot paintings for your Alphabet Masterpiece Scrapbook.