Let's learn about Mount Rushmore and the presidents carved on it! 

During this 6 week class, we will dive into history using the books from the "Who Was" and "Where Is" book series. This series of books brings a lot of powerful information on people, places, and events to children in both a straightforward and fun way! These books appeal to both boys and girls and are designed for readers and reluctant readers alike!

Each week our book club will meet to discuss the book we read during the previous week, with the exception of the first week, that is an introduction/activity based class (we will not read books in class). Children will also be asked to bring a book based project. This project is meant to spark some creativity, help with those that really benefit from hands on learning, and help bring history to life. Projects can be drawings, paintings, Lego builds, dioramas, a poem, or anything your child would like to share to express their vision of what they learned from each book. Projects will be shared during the class meeting time, which will encourage public speaking, allowing learners to talk to each other and make friends

Each learner will get a Mount Rushmore Book Club card and a "stamp" each week after finishing their books!

Our first class will be an introductory class, where we will set the structure of future club meetings, and have some fun learning about Mount Rushmore. Future classes will be structured with a short introductory period, discussion time, sharing of projects, and if time allows, in class visual aids. Each week I will also send a printable to the classroom to help learners remember the key points of each book

Why take this class?
I like to approach learning from multiple perspectives. I want learners to enjoy learning and feel comfortable with their ideas. Using reading, audio and visual aids, printables, discussion, and hands-on learning, allows learners to experience what they are learning, not just remember what was put in front of them. My goal is for learners to learn and have fun while doing it, in hopes that they simply fall in love with learning.

Ages or grades of learners-
This class is designed to allow for students of various ages to participate, however, I would say the average range is 8-12. I have had learners outside this range, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Books required-
No books are needed or required to be read prior to the first class. We begin reading AFTER the first class, meaning that books can be ordered as late as after the first class. These books can be purchased, downloaded, or borrowed from the library, but the list is as follows (in order they are discussed in class)…

Who Was George Washington
Who Was Thomas Jefferson
Who Was Abraham Lincoln
Who Was Theodore Roosevelt
Where Is Mount Rushmore

*Beyond the reading of the book, children are asked to make a book based project each week. Books can be on tape, read, or read to learners, that is left up to the learner and guardian discretion.