A Child's Calendar
by John Updike and Trina Schart Hyman
$8.99
A Child's Calendar by John Updike takes young readers through the months of the year, capturing the beauty and rhythm of each season with gentle poetry and vivid illustrations. The book encourages an appreciation for nature’s cycles, helping children connect with seasonal changes in a personal way. It fosters mindfulness and observation, inspiring kids to notice and celebrate the small joys that each month brings.
In our literature-based homeschool curriculum, A Child's Calendar is integrated to enhance educational engagement. Here are several ways we incorporate this book:
- Seasonal Observations and Creative Writing: We encourage students to observe the changes in nature and activities pertinent to the current month, then express their observations through their own poems or short stories, mirroring the structure and theme observed in Updike's work.
- Art Projects: Inspired by Hyman's illustrations, students undertake art projects that represent the essence of each month. This might involve creating a series of illustrations or a multimedia collage that reflects their personal connection to the season.
- Cultural and Historical Connections: Each poem and illustration opens discussions on various cultural and historical aspects related to the months, such as holidays, traditions, and historical events. This leads to research assignments and presentations on topics stemming from the book’s content.
- Science and Nature Studies: The curriculum uses the book as a springboard for science lessons about the changing seasons, weather patterns, and plant and animal behavior throughout the year. Students conduct experiments, engage in outdoor observations, and keep journals to record changes in their environment.
Sku #: 121
ISBN: 9780823445349
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