In this class, learners will discuss chapters of the Zoey and Sassafras book series. We will focus on reading comprehension as well as letting students have an opportunity to share their opinions of the chapters. Learners should read the assigned chapters before class, we will not read aloud during class but instead will focus on discussion and comprehension questions. Students will need to obtain their own copy of these books. They are sold at bookstores, on Amazon, or can be found at most local libraries. Afterwards, we will complete a hands on science, art, or language arts activity! This class will be an interactive way for students to share their love of reading and science! Each class will only focus on the two assigned chapters and will be a stand alone lesson, but these books are easy to read so you can jump read previous chapters if needed and jump into class anytime!


Week of October 20th - October 26th : Wishypoofs and Hiccups Chapters 17, 18, & 19
Book Report
PDF
Pencil
Markers

Week of October 27th - November 2nd : Gnomes and Sneezes Chapters 1 & 2
Gnome Prediction Paintings
Paper
Watercolor paints
Pencil
Black Crayon

Week of November 3rd - 9th: Gnomes and Sneezes Chapters 3 & 4
Germ Experiment
Glitter
Tray
Plastic Blocks that can be easily washed
Hand Sanitizer
Access to a sink with hand soap and running water

Week of November 10th - 16th: Gnomes and Sneezes Chapters 5 & 6
Graphing
PDF
Coloring supplies
Pencil

Week of November 17th - November 23rd: Gnomes and Sneezes Chapters 7 & 8
Spiders
PDF
2 Pipe cleaners
Pom pom
Googly eyes
Scissors
Liquid Glue

Week of November 24th - November 30th: Gnomes and Sneezes Chapters 9 & 10
*No Class on November 28th*

Week of December 1st - December 7th: Gnomes and Sneezes Chapters 11 & 12

Week of December 8th - December 14th: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapters 1 and 2
Rolly Polly Bug Habitat
- small cardboard box
- nature items such as dirt, sticks, grass, leaves, flowers, etc.

Week of December 15th - December 21st: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapter 3 and 4
Frog Life Cycle
- PDF
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue

Week of December 22nd - December 28th: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapter 5 and 6
Sense of Touch Magical Creatures
- Paper
- Markers
- Glue
- Scissors
- Various textured items such as bubble wrap, sand paper, feathers, fabric, etc. 
*No Class on December 25th*

Week of December 29th - January 4th: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapters 7 and 8
Marshmallow Slime
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, plus extra just in case
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- Microwave safe bowl
- Spoon
- Parents help to use microwave and stir slime

Week of January 5th - January 11th: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapters 9 and 10
Warm Blooded Animals and Fat
- Two equal sized containers filled with ice water (large enough for your child's hand to fit inside)
- Two plastic bags
- Solid Crisco
- Spatula
-towel

 Week of January 12th - January 18th: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapters 11 and 12
Carnivore, Omnivore, and Herbivore
- PDF
- Scissors
- Glue

Week of January 19th - January 25th: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapter 13 and 14
Scientific Journal
- PDF
- Markers
- Stapler
*No Class January 20th*

Week of January 26th - February 1st: Dragons and Marshmallows Chapter 15 and 16
Solar Smores Oven
- Pizza box with opening cut in lid (will provide picture)
- Masking tape
- Black paper
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Smore supplies (graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows)
- Wooden dowel
- Scissors


*This class will continue through all the Zoey and Sassafras books - students can join at any time! The books are easy reads and don't build on each other*