Welcome all readers and eaters! From short stories and poems, to graphics novels and trilogies, this class discusses one piece of literature per week. 

While the book club is mostly for engaging in reading comprehension skills, we will also be creating a sweet treat to match the book's topic and/or theme. These treats will not require extensive culinary skill, but younger kiddos may need adult assistance in the kitchen. During our lessons we will also cover basic skills such as vocabulary, plot, and other literary devices used by the author. Using my over a decade of teaching experience, I will use curriculum based questioning to drive the discussion and dig deeper into the book so that we can all learn the FUNdamentals of reading.

Speaking of FUN, let’s go over the rules. No boring lessons allowed. That’s it. I am a fun loving, excitement seeking, engaging yet patient educator who enjoys seeing learning come to life. 

In this session, we'll dive into the charming world of the book Gorilla Loves Vanilla. Through a captivating read-aloud, we’ll explore the story’s main ideas and enrich our vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. To complement our literary journey, we'll roll up our sleeves and make a scrumptious sweet treat—homemade ice cream! (vegan/non-dairy alternatives suggested below).

No need to worry if you don't have the book on hand; the class will be enjoyable and accessible with just the story that the instructor will read aloud. Before class begins, make sure you have the following ingredients and tools ready: 

2 cups heavy cream half and half, or whole milk (you can also use coconut milk as a non-dairy alternative)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6-8 cups ice
1/3 cup rock/kosher salt
2 gallon sized freezer bags

**Suggestions: For the best consistency, it is best to use 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk. Also, don’t forget to grab a kitchen towel or gloves to handle the cold.

This one-hour course promises a fun blend of learning and creating. Keep an eye out for more pop-up classes and weekly sessions designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young learners. Don’t miss this sweet opportunity to combine reading and cooking in a memorable way!


BOOK CLUB OUTLINE

In this book club we will…
⭐️Complete a read-aloud together 
⭐️Create a treat to match the theme/topic of the book
⭐️Discuss story elements, make inferences, and predict what’s to come
⭐️Ask questions, share about favorite parts, and engage in fun polls or trivia
⭐️Improve communication skills as we share with classmates