The My Little Bookcase Project # 8 for the month of October is Explore the World Through Picture Books - a great project that combines geography, art, music and reading wonderful picture books. In this challenge, readers are encouraged to make a Discovery Box based on a favorite "around the world" picture book.
Children should choose books that are set in locations other than where they live. Here are three to get you started:
The Cat Who Walked Across France, by Katie Banks
The Legend of the Poinsettia, by Tomie de Paola
Traveling Tom and the Leprechaun, by Teresa Bateman
Once you have settled on a picture book, do some research to find the location and some famous landmarks. Readers can put many different things in their Discovery Boxes including maps, objects that might represent souvenirs, art activities, music of the chosen country, pictures of flags, currency and much more. The My Little Bookcase site has some great suggestions on things to include.
Younger students, or homeschooled students can work on a group box; older readers can each make their own to present to their class.
This is a great project to help students expand their knowledge. Using picture books will help to set the stage for readers of all abilities, and make great jumping off points for learning about the world.
Be creative and make a Discovery Box of your own!
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