Read, Connect, & Create with Heartwood Hotel

Description: This lesson is designed to encourage readers of various ages to connect over a great book! They will have discussions about the book, learn a bit about what animals do to survive the winter, engage in outdoor activities, and work on a S.T.E.M. project as they make connections to the book Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kellie George.

Learning Objectives: I can…

• Demonstrate reading comprehension skills during and after reading (and/or listening to) a fiction story

• Identify qualities of a good shelter for animals

• Discuss  ways animals survive the winter

Outline

• Build Interest: 1 discussion and sketching activity

• Read: 1 chapter book

• Discover:  2 short videos

• Explore & Connect: 1 or more nature hikes

• Create: 1 S.T.E.M. project

• Let’s Review: 1 set of discussion questions
  
  

As you and your learners enjoy the book, Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kellie George, children will be presented with opportunities to ask questions, create, explore, and think deeply.

This lesson is designed to meet the needs of a diverse age range of leaners making it a great lesson for a homeschooling family, co-op, or classroom!

Activities in this lesson can be completed upon reading only the first few chapters of the book or learners can engage in the activities throughout the book or as a culminating activity. This flexibility really gives you the power to make this lesson your own! You may spend a few hours reading the first few chapters and diving into some activities or you and your learners may spend several weeks on the activities in this lesson.

This lesson also makes a great jumping point for related lessons about animals in the winter, animal adaptations, friendship, and so much more!

Happy Reading!