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My First Little House Books Novel Study (Self-Paced Course)
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19 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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19 pre-recorded lessons
average 7 mins per video6 weeks
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US Grade Kindergarten - 3
"Your mind is a garden and books are the seeds, so pick a favorite, and bloom as you read!" This class will examine the historical semi-fictional short stories, "My First Little House Books," over the course of six weeks. We will examine vocabulary and comprehension questions from each short book, but also dive into the world Laura Ingalls Wilder created with history and geography enrichment activities too. Discussion questions will be posted for class collaboration on the board after each session, as well as, further enrichment activities and research topics. This is a delightful classic that will enthrall and enchant those who read it! This is a self-paced course, so it is not a live-meeting course. It will be pre-recorded lessons, PDF packets (provided before the course begins), and conversation-starter discussion questions which will be posted to the virtual classroom on Outschool.com for the students to enjoy and learn at their own pace and according to their own schedule! This flex course is nineteen sessions over a six week course and exactly like a live course. This is simply one that you do not have to worry about schedule conflicts, poor internet with weather, or distracting behavior from other students. You can watch, re-watch, pause, rewind, and play the videos as much as you need. Week 1: Sunday: Welcome/Intro Recorded Message w/ Printouts Posted to the Virtual Classroom Monday: "Going to Town" book Thursday: "Summertime in the Big Woods" book Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 2: Monday: "The Deer in the Wood" book Thursday: "Winter Days in the Big Woods" book Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 3: Monday: "Dance at Grandpa's" book Thursday: "Christmas in the Big Woods" book Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 4: Monday: "A Little House Birthday" book Thursday: "Sugar Snow" book Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 5: Monday: "Going West" book Thursday: "Prairie Day" book Friday: "A Little Prairie House: book Week 6: Monday: "Winter on the Farm" book Thursday: "County Fair" book Friday: Concluding thoughts posted to virtual classroom board The virtual classroom on Outschool.com, and all of its content, remains active for 30 days AFTER the end date shown for each section. After 30 days, commenting is restricted, but the content and links remain available to students and parents "indefinitely."
Syllabus
19 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
Welcome! I am excited to begin the Little House journey with you. Here is our first video recording: Lesson 2:
"Going to Town"
In "Going to Town," Laura and Mary experience a trip to the General Store for the very first time. Enjoy the wonder that is described in the book and learn about life without a corner store on every block. I will include information pages and pictures about General Store and if the student wishes, they may even make their own version of a scale at home. 9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
"Summertime in the Big Woods"
Life in the Big Woods is fantastic in the summertime. Laura describes the activities of the various family members and Pa even discovers a bee tree. I will include information and pictures about bees, hives, and honeycomb, as well as, including directions for making your own cheese curds and butter. 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Enrichment Activity
This will include maps and diagrams of the Little House in the Big Woods, as well as, dioramas of Pepin and the Little House that may be colored and constructed by the student. Other Details
Parental Guidance
It must be noted that while this book is invaluable for his historical content and perspectives on Westward expansion of American history, some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: deer hunting and one-sided view of indigenous peoples of Texas. We will be noting and discussing these things during the conversation parts of the course. I have a M.A. in U.S. History with my thesis being on Native American studies. I believe in offering a multi-sided perspective in historical accounts.
Supply List
PDF's (provided prior to class) My First Little House on the Prairie Books (hard copy, E-reader, library book, online sources) Dictionary (or access to online dictionary) Access to basic school supplies (pencils, paper, colored pencils or crayons, etc.)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The "My First Little House Book" series
"A Pioneer Sampler" by Barbara Greenwood
"Pioneer Girl: the Annotated Autobiography" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
"Inside Laura's Little House" by Carolyn Strom Collins
"My Little House Crafts Book" by Carolyn Strom Collins & Christina Wyss Eriksson
"My Little House Sewing Book" by Margaret Irwin
"Little House Coloring Book" with original illustrations from Garth Williams
"The World of the Little House" by Carolyn Strom Collins & Christina Wyss Eriksson
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entryname=INDIAN%20TERRITORY
https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/westward-expansion
https://www.nps.gov/articles/american-expansion-turns-to-indian-removal.htm
https://klrn.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/rttt12.soc.ush.westexp/westward-expansion-17901850/
https://history.iowa.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/westward-expansion-and-native-americans
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Dallas
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom; substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level; assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level. I have a bachelor's of education and a master's of American History with a concentration in Native American studies.Reviews
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