🌟Welcome to the Animal Adventures Book Club! 🌟

In this exciting and interactive class, we will embark on a journey through the fascinating world of animals while exploring English Language Arts! Each week, students will download and read a different nonfiction book about various animals before class. Our reading materials are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds.

This class works great for homeschoolers or as a supplement for public school learners!

Here’s what you can expect in our engaging adventure:

     🔹 Weekly Live Discussions: Every week, we'll meet to dive deep into the stories we've 
            read. We'll discuss the animals featured in the books, what we learned, and share 
            interesting facts that we might already know about each animal. 🐾 This 
            collaborative environment will encourage students to express their thoughts and 
            expand their understanding of the animal kingdom.

     🔹 Creative Writing Activities: In addition to our discussions, students will have the 
            opportunity to engage in a short creative writing exercise based on the weekly 
            readings. This will help reinforce what we’ve learned and allow learners to express 
            their ideas and imagination. 

     🔹 Optional Homework: At the end of each class, students will receive optional activities 
            to further build on the topics we've explored. These activities are designed to be fun 
            and educational, encouraging learners to delve deeper into their favorite animals. 

Each week, we’ll read captivating nonfiction books that bring the animal world to life.  Our materials will be accessible and engaging, making it easy for young readers to connect with the content.

Join us as we explore the wonders of the animal kingdom, develop our reading comprehension skills, and unleash our creativity through writing.  We can’t wait to meet your young explorer in the Animal Adventures Book Club!

Reading level:  Reading A to Z level K-P, L451-L650, second grade level.

Please note that you do NOT need to get these books yourself. They will be provided in PDF format the Monday before each class. They may be read online or printed off in a traditional book format. 

Our Reading Plan:

Week 1: Animal Defenses- Week of September 9
Week 2: Animal Discoveries- Week of September 16
Week 3:  Animals, Animals- Week of September 23
Week 4: Awesome Ants- Week of September 30
Week 5: Bats- Week of October 7
Week 6: Birds of Prey- Week of October 14
Week 7: Bison Came Back- Week of October 21
Week 8: Breeds of Dogs- Week of October 28
Week 9: The Butterfly Life Cycle- Week of November 4
Week 10: Crocs and Gators- Week of November 11
Week 11: Dogs at Work- Week of November 18
Week 12: Dragonflies- Week of November 25
Week 13: Electric Eels- Week of December 2
Week 14:  Elephants- Week of December 9
Week 15: Endangered Birds- Week of December 16
Week 16: Frogs and Toads- Week of December 30
Week 17:  Giant Pandas- Week of January 6
Week 18: Gorillas- Week of January 13
Week 19: The Gray Wolf- Week of January 20
Week 20: Guardian Dogs: Penguin Protectors- Week of January 27
Week 21: Hermit Crabs- Week of February 3
Week 22: Manatees- Week of February 10
Week 23: Ocean Animals- Week of February 17
Week 24: Owls Overhead- Week of February 24
Week 25: Parrots- Week of March 3
Week 26: A Prairie Dog's Life- Week of March 10
Week 27: Saving the Last Wild Tigers- Week of March 17
Week 28: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses- Week of March 24
Week 29: Secret Life of Snails and Slugs- Week of March 31
Week 30: Sharks- Week of April 7
Week 31: Slithery Snakes- Week of April 14
Week 32: Weird Bird Beaks- Week of April 21
Week 33: Whales- Week of April 28
Week 34: Wild Horses- Week of May 5
Week 35: You're a Jellyfish- Week of May 12