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Welcome to our book club! *** Learners do not need to purchase books. Teacher will share her copy during the lesson. ***

We will become part of Franklin's world as we read, imagine, question and discuss Franklin & Friends books. Each week we will read a different Franklin book. Our weekly theme will be related to the book. The teacher will focus on manners, mindfulness and social skills during class. Learning moments will be utilized as much as possible while the teacher and students discuss the story. The teacher will post optional activities in the classroom related to the weekly theme. Grown-ups can use these activities to extend their learner's education before or after class, but it is not required. 

Class will begin with greetings and icebreaker activities. Students are allowed to freely speak and engage with the teacher and other students. Mute is often optional but will be used if needed. To promote focus and compassion during this class format, we will follow greetings with a 1-2 minute mindfulness activity. Example: We will all imagine holding a warm cup of hot chocolate and blow on it before pretending to take a drink. 

After our mindfulness activity we will observe the book cover and discuss predictions as a group. We will honor the hardworking authors, illustrators and publishers together by discussing what they contributed to the book and who they are. If learners attend multiple classes they will quickly understand the definition of author, illustrator and publisher. The teacher will then read the book while observing engagement and reactions. Props and extension activities will be used to increase engagement and understanding. Learners will be welcome to discuss, ask questions and provide feedback throughout each story. Following Montessori principles, the teacher will spread their attention around and praise effort while encouraging learners to feel proud of themselves. We will end class relating to Franklin & Friends by discussing or role-playing how we can apply the lesson to our own lives. Formal participation is optional and all personalities are welcome! 

Week of September 5: Franklin in the Dark
Week of September 12: Hurry Up, Franklin
Week of September 19: Franklin Fibs
Week of September 26: Franklin Is Lost
Week of October 3: Franklin Is Bossy
Week of October 10: Franklin Is Messy
Week of October 24: Franklin's Halloween
Week of October 31: Franklin Wants a Pet
Week of November 7: Franklin’s Blanket
Week of November 14: Franklin Forgives
Week of November 21: Franklin's Thanksgiving
Week of November 28: Franklin Has a Sleepover
Week of December 5: Franklin Forgets
Week of December 12: Franklin's Neighbourhood
Week of December 19: Franklin's Christmas Gift
Week of December 26: Franklin's New Friend
Week of January 3: Franklin's New Friend
Week of January 10: Finders Keepers for Franklin
Week of January 17: Franklin and the Thunderstorm
Week of January 24: Franklin's Baby Sister
Week of January 31: Franklin's Secret Club
Week of February 7: Franklin's Valentines
Week of February 14: Franklin Goes to the Hospital
Week of February 21: Franklin and Harriet
Week of February 28: Franklin says ''I Love You''
Week of March 7: Franklin Says Sorry

The Friendship Haven classroom is welcoming, positive and social. Our goal is for your child to gain the skills required for lifetime of self-guided learning. As they show interest in different things around them, we will guide their curiosity with fun education.  In the virtual classroom we use components of a Montessori school by finding common household objects to nurture engagement and understanding during class. Our pace and lessons will vary depending on the needs of each student and the class as a whole. Parents, We'd love to work together to make sure your child is accommodated in our classroom if required. Please reach out and we can make a plan together! ESL students are always welcome to join the fun ☺️

Franklin the Turtle is a Canadian children's book franchise. All books in the original series were written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark. At Friendship Haven, we want to honour their dedication to making a difference in the lives of children.