Language Arts:
Spelling:
Stout
Gilt
Ravine
Gaiters
Vocabulary:
Gilt:
Bobsled:
Muffler:
Ravine:
Snarling:
Flatirons:
What special gift does Laura’s sister get for Christmas?
What does Ma get from Pa?
What do the other children get?
What form of transportation does the family use during the winter?
What did they put by their feet to keep them warm on the journey home?
How is the way this family celebrated Christmas the same as the way your family does?
Science:
Chipmunks http://www.homeschoolshare.com/chipmunks.php
A Chipmunk's Inside Outside World
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/rodent/Chipmunkprintout.shtml
Physical Education:
Make pictures (snow angels) in the snow!
Home Ec:
Make Maple Candy
Try your hand at a woodworking project? They have kits at wal-mart and craft stores. It might be fun to make your own wood gifts like Pa did!
Art:
Make a paper sled! http://miniatures.about.com/od/christmasminiatures/ss/printsleigh_2.htm
And as always,
Have a great time!!!
