Description

In this volume, your child will explore Jan Brett, Mac Barnett, Ezra Jack Keats, Barbara Cooney, Sophie Blackall and Carole Boston Weatherford.
Each lesson includes a writing lesson about an author/illustrator, a read aloud of the main book, and a topical Bible study.

Lesson #1: Jan Brett (The Mitten)
Brainstorm by creating a storyboard. Writing a folktale.
Bible study topic: Lost and Found in Jesus

Lesson #2: Mac Barnett (Extra Yarn)
Brainstorm by choosing a crazy story element. Writing a silly story with an illustration swap.
Bible study topic: Generous, Giving, Humility

Lesson #3: Ezra Jack Keats (A Letter to Amy)
Brainstorm by exploration. Writing a story based on a collage.
Bible study topic: Wind

Lesson #4: Barbara Cooney
Brainstorm by researching. Writing a character story.
Bible study topic: Planting Seeds

Lesson #5: Sophie Blackall (Finding Winnie)
Brainstorm by creating illustrations. Writing a story about a favorite stuffed animal.
Bible study topic: Helping Others

Lesson #6: Carole Boston Weatherford (Freedom in Congo Square)
Brainstorm by conducting an interview. Writing a cultural story.
Bible study topic: Finding Joy and Hope in Difficult Seasons

To learn more about our writing curriculum by heading to our writing webpage here.
*This is a PDF curriculum. Physical books are not included with this curriculum.