Our 12 week Summertime Reading Program is here! 

Enjoy our 12 week lesson plans, with books, activity ideas, additional connections, plus 3 versions of our summer-themed journal pages with quotes and coloring for kids 3 to 10+ to practice reading, creative writing, crafts, handwriting and tracing practice over the summer months. Pair up with our England and Sweden Adventures with the Build Your Masterpiece Class for more art, history and cultural connections.

I was inspired to create this pack from my mom, who, while homeschooling me, encouraged me to start a journal when I was young. We would fill those journals with happy, inspiring quotes. It has stuck with me over the years, and I think that summertime is a really exciting time for kids and parents alike. It may also be a time where some of the traditional lessons may go to the side, but nature study, reading, coloring and handwriting practice could be a daily, fun moment to continue the learning and provide more ways to connect to the season at hand. Check out my stories highlight reel to see a deeper look inside this new release.

What's Included:

• 3 versions of this "Summertime Journal”: Manuscript Tracing Font, Child-friendly font with lines for copy-work, Pre-cursive font with lines for copy-work. You can print these three versions out for your students who are ready for each style of writing.

• 12 Week Summer Reading Program Book List & Guide: For each page in this journal, I have paired one children’s book for you to enjoy with the coloring, writing and quote along with additional connection activity with writing, handicrafts, and activities, plus additional connection with our England and Sweden Adventures and their nature-inspired lessons.

• Scan the QR code included on the book list page and each journal page to access the book links, and read aloud links plus the additional activity guides while using the journal wherever you may be! All you need is access to Wifi and a QR Code Scanner on your phone or tablet.

• Note: Pair this journal up with your own notebook or sketch book for your students additional drawings, nature finds, poetry, and more.

This journal is a great starting off point for children in grades K to grade 5+ who are enjoying the topics of summer and wish to work on their reading, writing, and coloring skills. Great for families who homeschool year-round too! 

Please tag us on Instagram @build_your_masterpiece_class to be featured! I cannot wait to see your summertime journal coloring page masterpieces! 

~Alexandra

Bonjour! Dive into the Adventures in France Series with our second week all about the French Impressionist Painter Claude Monet and his garden in Giverny, France, with art projects inspired by his water lilies as well as snails, plus two yummy French Traditional recipes; Brioche au Chocolate and French Crepes. This is week 2 of 5 in our Level 1 France Adventures. Stay tuned for the completion of this level releasing weekly!

Our Read, Paint, Cook Unit Study Series include book lists and weekly rhythms for you to easily add art and culture adventures into your homeschool routine. Create for kids 3 to 13 learning together, there is something for everyone with the Build Your Masterpiece Class! Enjoy reading books about Claude Monet while creating your own water lilies inspired art in a variety of ways, plus snails in the garden too! Place your stamps in your passport after you complete each project, for fun rewards and motivation along the way!

What’s included?

• 35 Page PDF Digital Download

• Build Your Masterpiece Class Scrapbook, Passport and Stamps

• Europe Coloring Page

• Adventures in France Map Coloring Page

• Supplies List

• Weekly Rhythm

• Additional Learning Resources via QR Code

• Artist Spotlight: Claude Monet and Impressionism, with Art Appreciation of Monet’s Garden, House, Kitchen, Dining Room, Waterlilies, Pond and Bridge and a selection of art work.

• Art Projects: Water Lily Impressionism Art in a variety of methods and levels plus coloring page, Monet’s Bridge Painting in a methods and levels plus coloring page and Pre-painting sketch pages. Clay Snails, S is for Snail coloring page.

• Recipes: Brioche au Chocolate and French Crepes

Pair this learning pack up with France Week 1, all about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and George Seurat and Pointillism, plus any of our Monthly Learning Packs, our Color Wheel Lesson, as well as our Christmas Adventures Around the World Advent Calendar, which features France. Stay tuned for weeks 3-5 in this France Series, releasing weekly! We are delighted for you to dive into your read, paint, cook adventures with The Build Your Masterpiece Class in this beautiful and vast region, that has truly inspired me! Tag us with your Masterpieces on Instagram, @build_your_masterpiece_class! I cannot wait to see them!

Cordialement, Sincerely,

 Alexandra Derry

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