An adventure box is the perfect way to help your children become excited about learning! I first learnt about adventure boxes from Heather, who uses them as summer adventure boxes. I liked the idea so much I began using them for a book unit or history unit. In fact, we have used adventure boxes for…
Category: Preschool Adventure Box
The Little Rabbit {Homeschool Book Unit}
We are learning using the excellent literature curriculum Before Five in a Row. This week we have been rowing The Little Rabbit: We did a row of the Little Rabbit last year, but the girls have been asking to do a rerow of it. The reason for this sudden fascination in all things rabbit is that…
Ask Mr Bear {Homeschool Book Unit}
Ask Mr Bear is a quaint story of a little boy wondering what to give to his mother for her birthday. He asks all the animals on the farm, but doesn't get any real inspiration until he talks to Mr Bear who suggests he gives her a hug! This post contains all the lovely activities…
Planning BFIAR (Before Five in a Row)
Before Five in a Row (BFIAR) is a simple curriculum aimed at 2-4 year olds. It is designed to be a pick up and go curriculum. When we were using BFIAR as our sole curriculum, I expanded its scope by adding in lots of extra, fun hands on activities. So, for me, planning BFIAR takes…
The Big Green Pocketbook {Book Unit}
The Big Green Pocketbook follows a young girl's day in town with her mother, where she collects meaningful items in her green pocketbook, symbolizing cherished memories. After briefly losing it on the bus, she feels anxious but is reassured when a kind bus driver returns it, highlighting the importance of everyday magic and kindness.
Blueberries for Sal Book Unit
"Blueberries for Sal" by Robert McCloskey is a beloved children's classic that follows little Sal on a blueberry-picking adventure. This book unit includes hands-on activities inspired by the story, such as crafts and cooking, fostering family bonding and learning about nature. The story's charm endures, celebrating curiosity and simple joys.
Play with Me {Book Unit}
Play with Me, a 1955 children's book by Marie Hall Ets, imparts lessons on patience and kindness through the story of a girl trying to play with animals in a meadow. Beautiful charcoal illustrations complement the narrative. The book earned a Caldecott Honor, highlighting its quality in children's literature.
Yellow Ball Book Unit
Yellow Ball is one of the books from the excellent Before Five in a Row curriculum. This Yellow Ball Book Unit contains so many wonderful hands on activities. Enjoy! This book screamed out to be used to learn more about the beach so I collected any other FIAR books that were vaguely beach themed along…
Goodnight Moon Book Unit {BFIAR}
Goodnight Moon Book Unit
Katy No-Pocket Book Unit {BFIAR}
This wonderful book unit contains lots and lots of hands on activities linked to the book Katy No-Pocket. A lovely kangaroo themed book unit! Read More: All of my book units collected into one place – I will be adding to them so please do check back! Pin this post to bookmark it for later! Katy…
If Jesus Came to my House {B4FIAR}
In this latest book unit, we focused our attentions on Before Five in a Row book If Jesus Came to my House by Joan G Thomas. I chose the topic of hospitality for this weeks theme because this book lends itself well to this. This year I want to be a little less haphazard about…
The Snowy Day Book Unit
The Snowy Day book unit is perfect for snowy days, with lots of snowflake related hands on activities which are sure to excite your children! Read on for some great inspiration! The Snowy Day Book Unit Snowy Day Themed Playdough Every morning, for The Snowy Day book unit, I set up a play dough table…
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt {Book Unit}
Have lots of fun with this 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' book unit, with lots of activities and a special bear themed party. Read on to join the fun! We're Going on a Bear Hunt Resources These were the little one's bed time read alouds. They were also available in the morning whilst the…