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My First Little House Books Novel Study (Self-Paced Course)

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Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(10)
In this six week, self-paced course, we will examine the lives of the Ingalls family in each of the "My First Little House Books." These books are a beautiful introduction to the Little House series for beginner readers.

Class experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3
19 lessons//6 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 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.
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.
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.
 Week 2
Lesson 5
"Deer in the Woods"
Fall is coming to the Big Woods and Pa must hunt meat for the winter. However, he ends up faced with a tough decision and ultimately becomes enraptured with the beauty of nature all around him. This book also introduces Pa with his fiddle and the wonderful world of pioneer period music. I will include a link to the PBS American Master's Series on Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Lesson 6
"Winter Days in the Big Woods"
Chores are a big theme in "Winter Days in the Big Woods," from butter churning to baking to washing day. I will include images of butter churning and wash tubs, as well as, video clip links to washing clothes and making soap. I will also include an inside view diorama of the cabin for student's to color and create.
Lesson 7
Enrichment Activity
It's hands-on learning time, as I include a recipe for making homemade butter and how to wash your own clothes just like Ma. This activity packet also includes paper doll cut-outs of Laura, Mary and the rest of the Ingalls family. Enjoy this timeless pretend play, just as Laura and Mary did in this week's readings.
 Week 3
Lesson 8
"Dance at Grandpa's"
After reading the "Dance at Grandpa's" I will provide numerous links to enjoy the music of the Little House World. These links provide watching and learning such dances as the Virginia Reel, Oh, Susanna, Circle Waltz and more.
Lesson 9
"Christmas in the Woods"
The Ingalls family celebrates Christmas day together with extended family visiting, playing games and exchanging gifts together. In this enchanting lesson, we will examine the games of pioneer era.
Lesson 10
Enrichment Activity
Enrichment video
 Week 4
Lesson 11
"A Little House Birthday
Laura receives a special gift for her birthday. Experience the ups and downs of Laura's life in "A Little House Birthday."
Lesson 12
"Sugar Snow"
It's sugar snow time at the little house in the big woods. Pa and others tap the maple trees and boil the sap down to make maple syrup for their families.
Lesson 13
Enrichment Activity
Make your own maple candy just like Laura and Mary.
 Week 5
Lesson 14
"Going West"
The Ingalls family decides to head west to Kansas territory and begin a new life on the prairie. This is a bittersweet story full of tearful goodbyes and hopes for the new adventures laying ahead.
Lesson 15
"Prairie Days"
The Ingalls family journeys across the prairie lands and encounters numerous prairie flora and fauna.
Lesson 16
"A Little Prairie House"
Ma and Pa have decided on the spot to build their new homestead. The work of building a new cabin is weary, but a new friend enters their lives and offers assistance.
 Week 6
Lesson 17
"Winter on the Farm"
This week we head over to New York state with the Wilder family to learn how Almanzo grew up.
Lesson 18
"County Fair"
Almanzo and his family enjoy their life at the County Fair in New York state.
Lesson 19
Final Lesson
Summation of the Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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.
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.) 
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. 
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
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(10)
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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... 
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