Little House In The Big Woods - Ch. 2 Curriculum

Chapter 2

I don't have the pictures that go with everything yet because we are running behind thanks to the lovely snow days we have had all week. (It is hard to keep them in when their friends are knocking on the door). At any rate, this chapter is a short one so we will be caught up in no time, I will add the pictures as we do them, and I have full confidence I will be on schedule for next week. I am so thankful that one's voice can't waiver while you type. Here we go! 

Language Arts

Chapter 2 Spelling/ Vocabulary

Word Search Easy Fun School

Science

Study wildcats

I found a new report form for animal reports that I really liked at www.Currclick.com for free and you can get it here: http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=43658&it=1

I have had Bella writing reports on the animals that we do not have lapbooks for. She is still just a beginner as I have never had her do reports until last week, but we are making progress! 

Study Deer

Deer Lapbook from Homeschool Share

I also found a free deer mini-helper from www.Currclick.com 

here: http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=32119&it=1

Butter Churning Worksheet

Research animal trapping Animal trapping on wikipedia

(you may want to view any material on animal trapping before allowing your children to view it. I chose this article because it was the least controversial one I saw)

Activities:

"Churn" Butter -  How To Make Butter at Home

Here is a worksheet to fill out about your experience afterwards: Butter Churning Worksheet

Research - Find out how old Laura and Mary were when this book took place Little House in The Big Woods Info

Draw a picture of Jack Frost

Make Paper Dolls

Look at pictures of  Kerosene Lamps

Find out How Kerosene Lamps Work

Character Building:

In this chapter the family works hard together to get things done. Even the very young members of the family help out around the house and with chores! When they are finished, the family spends lots of quality time together because they enjoy each other's company. What are some ways that you can be helpful around your house? What are some things that you would enjoy doing with your family for fun?