Additional Learning Resources for Week 2:
Optional Book List:
Town Mouse Country Mouse by Jan Brett
Country Mouse, City Mouse by Disney
Goofy and the Enchanted Castle by Disney
Love Horses and Ponies Over 50 Breeds by Nicola Jane Swinney (Featuring the New Forest Pony on page 74)
The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Books About the Countryside:
The Enchanted Wood by Enid Bryton
Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (Enjoy our Study Guide for this) The Wind in the Willows Retold by Mairi Mackinnon Level 2 Reader
Wind in the Willows Retold by Mauro Evangelista
Tin Lizzie by Peter Spier
Winnie the Pooh The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A. Milne Beatrix Potter Series
The Flower Fairies Series
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Down to the River and Up to the Trees by Sue Belfrage
Seasons by John Burningham
The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann
Four Otters Toboggan An Animal Counting Book by Vivian Kirkfield
Books on Roses:
Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose by Lucille Colandro Dangerously Ever After by Dashka Slater
Wanda’s Roses by Pat Brisson
Rosie’s Roses by Pamela Duncan Edwards
Book List for the Bonus Lesson About the Titanic:
What Was the Titanic? by Stephanie Sabol
T is for Titanic by Michael and Debbie Shoulders
Titanicat by Marty Crisp
Tonight on the Titanic (Magic Tree House# 17) by Mary Pope Osborne
If You Were a Kid Aboard the Titanic by Josh Gregory and Sebastia Serra
Titanic Q&A: 100+ Fascinating Facts for Kids by Mary Montero
DK Eyewitness Books: Titanic by Simon Adams
The Mystery of the Titanic: A Historical Investigation for Kids by Kelly Milner Halls
Read Aloud Videos:
Town Mouse Country Mouse by Jan Brett
The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann (bbc audio book tape 1 side A)
The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann (bbc audio book tape 1 side B)
The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann (bbc audio book tape 2 side A)
The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann (bbc audio book tape 2 side B)
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Sleeping Beauty
Beauty and the Beast
Educational Videos:
We are learning all about the New Forest Pony, so here is a video of them in their natural environment:
These ponies are so sweet, and beautiful! Here is another look at them for your inspiration and nature study today:
Poetry Time!
We are learning about the Christina Rossetti and two poems by her, inspired by Summer and the colors of nature. We have those included worksheets in the adventure, as well as found them read online for you to listen to. Enjoy!
Color by Christina Rossetti
Summer by Christina Rosetti
Cooking + Baking Videos:
Bubble & Squeak
How to Spatchcock a chicken bbc food
Vanilla Shortbread - from Gordon Ramsey
This is a lovely recipe, and our recipe is similar. Our recipe includes simpler ingredients, and its really easy to whip up for an afternoon tea. It is lovely at Christmas, but its also great for anytime! Making shortbread in a pie plate, and poking holes seems to be a very traditional Scottish recipe. We also have a different variation including brown sugar, in our Wind in the Willows Art & Baking Unit Study, that I know you will enjoy too! Stay tuned for that coming Mid April, 2021!
Love this video showing how to make the Traditional Scottish Shortbread at Royal Balmoral Castle for The Queen!
I love how Darren McGrady talks about the Queen and Duke, spending time up at the Castle in Scotland. This is really inspiring me for our next Adventures in Scotland… Stay tuned for the next series in Scotland, as i am completing it as we speak. I am so excited about it, and it has been in the works for 4+ years as well!
This recipe is perfect to also enjoy while learning about Scotland, and as we pair more recipes into our Great Britain Series, you may find a blend from recipes in England, and Scotland. I absolutely love how talks about the wooden thistle mold, and the special ingredients she using to make this shortbread extra lovely.
Stay tuned for Scotland, releasing in August, 2021!
YAY!! You have finished the England Adventures!
Now you may like to check out other next Adventures in our Build Your Masterpiece Class Series while you wait for Scotland, and Wales:
Check out our Italy Adventures, and begin with chapter 1, all about the flag, map, and of course, PIZZA!
Begin your #readpaintcook adventure with our first Adventures in Italy with the Build Your Masterpiece Class. Color the map of Europe, find Italy, learn all about the Flag, history, pizza and so much more with our 26-page bite-sized adventure for ages 3 to 13 and beyond.
What’s included:
3 Lesson Plans and additional learning resources with QR Codes
4 coloring pages, Map of Europe, Italy’s Map, Flag Printable, Pizza Coloring Page
3 letter pages, I is for Italy, F is for Flag, P is for Pizza
Italian Poetry Copywork and worksheets, related to one of the book titles, “Caterina the Clever Farm Girl bt Julienne Peterson. Italian Poetry by Corrado Govoni, 1884-1965
Italian Flag Art Project
Homemade Italian Pizza Recipe
The Build Your Masterpiece Class Passport and Stamp #1 to collect!
Dive into Ireland, and begin with chapter 1: all about the flags, map, and the history of Potatoes:
Continue your #readpaintcook journey with our first Adventure in Ireland with the Build Your Masterpiece Class, all about the flag, map, and History of the Irish Potato! This is the first of 3 adventures in Ireland, and includes hands-on art projects, art appreciation, art history, cooking Irish soda bread and lamb and vegetable stew, plus so much more! Perfect for kids ages 3 to 13 and beyond with our 40 page PDF. This adventure goes perfectly with our Life Cycle of a Potato Unit Study which is part of the Food We Eat Series of Life Cycle Unit Studies and our Vegetable Garden Learning Pack.
What’s included:
5 Lesson Plans; I is for Ireland, History of the Irish Flags, P is for Potato, History of the Irish Potato, Irish Art Appreciation, and S is for Soda Bread
Book Lists for all topics, plus YouTube video links via QR Codes with as many read aloud’s as we can find for you to enjoy on the go
5 coloring pages; Europe Map, Ireland Map, Ireland Flag, Potatoes in the Garden, Irish Soda Bread
Letter pages for PreK-grade 2
Worksheets; sentence tracing and coloring for K-3+
Artist Spotlight and Art Appreciation of Gerard Dillion 1916-1971 and a focus on the Connemara area of Ireland
1 Art Project; Potato Stamping
2 traditional recipes of Irish Soda Bread and Authentic Irish Stew with a Lesson Plan, History lesson, books and Coloring Page for life skills in the kitchen, math connections and more!
Plus Additional Learning Resources via QR Codes with so many fun things to learn right at your fingertips while teaching
Europe Coloring Map - Find Italy on it and color it in. Use again and again to continue to add more color as you learn about more countries along your #readpaintcook journey
The Build Your Masterpiece Class Passport and Stamp Ireland #1 to collect!
3-part cards for the topics learned in this lesson about Ireland’s Flags, Map, Potatoes, old ways of cooking, Connemara, and more.
This digital product is for personal use only. Books and props not included, mix + match this adventure with our Life Cycle of a Potato Unit Study.
We have our Florence Adventures now released, you may love to check them out:
Our Italian Adventure Series continues with our 3 week study all about Florence Italy!
Learn about the amazing architecture, landmarks and artists that have been home to some of the most brilliant minds, such as:
Filippo Brunelleschi and his creation of the Dome on the Florence Cathedral
Bernardo Buontalenti and his beautiful grotto and garden design in the Boboli Gardens, and his yummy gelato invention
Leonardo da Vinci and his Mona Lisa!
Dive into this Build Your Masterpiece Class 3 week study and learn more about Florence through books, art and baking! We will learn about Italian Gardens, Cathedrals, Bridges, the Mona Lisa, and how to make delicious Italian Butter Cookies, Gelato and Cannoli! Find something for all ages to enjoy, from the comfort of your homeschool. Worksheets designed for children 3 to 13, art projects and art appreciation can be enjoyed by all ages.
Tag us with your Florence Masterpieces on Instagram, @build_your_masterpiece_class! I cannot wait to see them!
Sincerely,
Alexandra Derry
Looking to dive into our Scandinavian Adventures? We have two adventures released now:
Hej, hej! Dive deep into Sweden with the Build Your Masterpiece Class and learn about the magic of Scandinavia with our read, paint, cook lessons, coloring pages, art projects, handy-crafts and traditional recipes from Sweden, Norway and Denmark in our Scandinavia Series.
What’s Included?
Build Your Masterpiece Class Scrapbook, Passport and Stamps
Adventures in Scandinavia Coloring Page with Search and Find List! There are many hidden Scandinavia plants, animals, viking ships, and so much more!
Artist Spotlight: Hilma af Klint “Paintings for the Future” Swedish Painter.
Supplies List, Weekly Rhythm
Coloring Pages; S is for Sweden Map, Flag, and Kingdom of Sweden Lesson Plan
Additional Learning Resources via QR Code with book links, read aloud links, tutorials, and a surprise Artist Spotlight!
Magical Mid-Summer Festival in Sweden: Worksheets, Art Inspiration, May Pole Coloring Page, Strawberry Coloring Pages and Daisy Counting.
Traditional Swedish Recipe: Hallongrotta, Thumbprint Cookies and matching coloring page
Art Projects: Art for the Future, Paper Flower Crown.
Art Appreciation: many paintings from Hilma af Klint
Pair this learning pack up with our Christmas Adventures Around the World Advent Calendar and our Adventures in Scandinavia: Hyyge Christmas Special for even more Scandinavia learning.
We are delighted for you to dive into your read, paint, cook adventures with The Build Your Masterpiece Class in this beautiful and inspiring region, that has truly inspired me! Tag us with your Masterpieces on Instagram, @build_your_masterpiece_class! I cannot wait to see them!
Hej då,
Alexandra Derry
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Enjoy the magic of Scandinavia this Christmas with our read, paint, cook lessons, coloring pages, art projects, handy-crafts and traditional recipes from Sweden, Norway and Denmark at Christmas-time plus so much more!
Pair this learning pack up with our Christmas Adventures Around the World Advent Calendar for even more Christmas-schooling fun, as well as our Winter and Snow Learning Pack with December Read Paint Cook Activity Calendar! This Hygge Christmas Scandinavia Adventure is a seasonal companion to our Adventures in Scandinavia Series that is coming soon!
What’s Included?
Build Your Masterpiece Class Scrapbook, Passport and Stamps
Adventures in Scandinavia Coloring Page
Optional Book List for Books included in every learning pack included.
Hygge Christmas in Scandinavia Lesson Plan includes: Book List, Art Appreciation, Art Project: Danish Hearts Basket Weave Christmas Ornament Craft.
Dala Horse Learning Pack includes: Lesson Plan, Art Appreciation, Art Project, coloring pages, worksheets and math counters.
Reindeer Learning Pack includes: Lesson Plan, Art Appreciation, Art Project, coloring pages, worksheets and math counters, and Flashcards.
Gnome Learning Pack includes: Lesson Plan, Art Appreciation, Art Project, coloring pages, worksheets and math counters.
Hygge Christmas Recipes: Kanelbular - Swedish Cinnamon Rolls, Serinakaker -Norwegian Almond Butter Cookies, Lussebullar - Swedish Saint Lucia Day Bun and Danish Butter Cookies - 3 Ways
Hygge Christmas Math + LA Pack: Additional Counters and Vocabulary Cards
We are delighted for you to dive into your read, paint, cook adventures with The Build Your Masterpiece Class in this beautiful and inspiring region, that has truly inspired me! Tag us with your Hygge Masterpieces on Instagram, @build_your_masterpiece_class! I cannot wait to see them!
Happy Holidays, Alexandra Derry
Ps- Our digital Download Links expire after 24 hours after clicking them once. Please open your files on a computer and download as soon as possible. If you view your purchases on a mobile device, that is the moment the file will begin to start the clock of 24 hours. If your links expire, contact me via our contact form on our site (find this in our menu) and let me know your order number. I can always send you refreshed order links.