This week in our Mr Men School, we dived into a delightful Mr Tickle Book Unit, and what a joyful, activity-filled adventure it turned out to be! From creative crafts to playful maths, science experiments to storytelling, this theme captured my children’s imaginations completely.
I’ll be honest, I’m exhausted… but in the best possible way. The children are still asking for ‘more Mr Men-ny activities,’ which tells me everything I need to know: this Mr Tickle Book Unit was a huge success.
If you’re a homeschooling parent looking for a fun, engaging, and multi-subject unit study, let me walk you through our week and inspire your own Mr Men School at home.
Mr Tickle Book Unit {Mr Men School}
Literature: Bringing Mr Tickle to Life
We began our week with daily readings of Mr Tickle, allowing the children to become familiar with the story, characters, and humor.
Reading together builds:
- Listening comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Story sequencing skills
Repetition was key here—each re-read deepened their understanding and enjoyment.
Magazine Work: Learning Through Surprise Resources
Sometimes homeschool magic happens unexpectedly!
We stumbled upon a brand-new Mr Men magazine—featuring Mr Tickle himself. It included:
- Character worksheets
- Stickers
- Posters of Mr Men characters
We used the materials for:
- Fine motor practice (stickers)
- Character recognition
- Future planning (a Mr Men chore chart!)
This is a great reminder: keep an eye out for real-world resources that align with your homeschool themes.
Maths: Playful Number Learning
Our maths activities centered around a homemade Mr Tickle number toolbox, and it was a hit!
Activities included:
- Counting dots on dice
- Number recognition and writing
- Ordering numbers
- Creating number puzzles
By turning maths into a game, the children were:
- Engaged longer
- More confident
- Actively learning through play
Science: The Science of Orange 🍊
In keeping with Mr Tickle’s bright orange color, we explored color mixing.
Experiment 1: Walking Water
We used:
- Red and yellow food coloring
- Kitchen roll
- Water
The children watched as the colors traveled and mixed into orange—a simple but fascinating introduction to absorption and color theory.
Experiment 2: Paint Mixing
Using red and yellow paint, the children mixed their own orange shades using droppers and spoons.
Tip: Novel tools (like turkey basters!) make everything more exciting.
Art: Creating Mr Tickle
Creativity took center stage this week!
Junk Modelling
We built a giant Mr Tickle using:
- Recycled materials
- Paint
- Imagination
Wiki Sticks Creations
The children recreated Mr Men characters using bendable sticks—great for:
- Fine motor skills
- Visual creativity
Play Dough Fun
Play dough time turned into character creation!
The children sculpted their own versions of Mr Tickle, using toys as inspiration. This helped develop:
- Hand strength
- Spatial awareness
- Creative expression
Textiles: Build-a-Mr-Tickle
We introduced a felt board ‘Make a Mr Men Character‘ kit.
This hands-on activity encouraged:
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Independent play
Each week, we’ll add new characters, making this a growing resource in our Mr Men School.
Cooking: Edible Learning Fun
Cooking is always a favourite in our homeschool!
This week we made:
- Mr Tickle tortilla pizzas
- Homemade chocolates
- Chocolate chip biscuits and apples
Cooking builds:
- Life skills
- Maths (measuring!)
- Confidence
Featured Activity: Make Your Own Mr Tickle Stick
One of the highlights of our Mr Tickle Book Unit was creating ‘tickle sticks’!
What you need:
- Foam sheets
- Chopsticks
- Glue/sticky backing
- Mr Tickle cut-outs
What to do:
- Stick the chopstick between two foam Mr Tickle shapes
- Add hats, eyes, and smiles
- Let the tickling begin!
This simple craft brought so much laughter and imaginative play.
Why This Mr Tickle Book Unit Works
This Mr Men School approach is effective because it:
- Integrates multiple subjects
- Encourages play-based learning
- Builds strong emotional connections to stories
- Adapts easily for different ages
It’s not about perfection—it’s about connection, creativity, and joy.
Mr Tickle Book Unit: Reflection Questions for Parents & Children
Use these to deepen learning:
For your child:
- What was your favourite Mr Tickle activity and why?
- How did we make the colour orange?
- What would your own Mr Men character be like?
For you (the parent):
- Which activities sparked the most engagement?
- What would you simplify or expand next time?
- How did your child respond to learning through play?
Mr Tickle Book Unit: Hands-On Activity Ideas to Extend Learning
Want to keep the Mr Tickle Book Unit going? Try these:
- Obstacle Course Arms: Pretend you have long Mr Tickle arms and reach objects
- Story Retelling Puppets: Use your tickle sticks to act out the story
- Sensory Bin: Orange rice or pasta with hidden Mr Men figures
- DIY Book Creation: Let your child create their own Mr Men story
- Kindness Game: “Tickle someone with kindness” by doing helpful acts
Mr Tickle Book Unit: Final Thoughts
This week reminded me why I love homeschooling. Learning doesn’t have to be rigid—it can be joyful, messy, creative, and full of laughter.
Our Mr Tickle Book Unit brought all of that and more into our home. And while I may need a nap… I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.
Next up in our Mr Men School? A brand new character and a whole new adventure.
The Homeschool Story Studio
The Homeschool Story Studio is a 140 page downloadable resource to help with all your planning needs for a picture book unit study. Once downloaded, it can be used time and time again with multiple books and multiple children.
It has lots of planning sheets, as well as activity sheets and many different lapbook mini books.
In addition to this, I have trawled through my blog and included hundreds of ideas to make each book unit different and exciting for your children. To read more about The Homeschool Story Studio head over to my post which contains more of the options found within the book as well as the contents pages, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
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