These lessons are included in our .
Discover language and writing through the lens of a beekeeper with this in-depth, engaging guide by Amber of So Simple a Beginning. This study includes four Language Arts modules, four Writing modules, Spelling and Vocabulary, and additional resources for language exploration:
Language Arts Module 1: Winnie-The-Pooh
- Listen to the story of 'Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees'
- Enjoy a new teatime recipe
- Discover new vocabulary
- Converse about the story
- Make your own honeycomb bunting to decorate for your tea party with Pooh, or use it to decorate your homeschool space
- Reenact the story of Winnie-the-Pooh with loose parts pieces and the play mat
- Summarize the story in your own art and/or words
- Use the study story as a guide to help you further understand and analyze the story
- Fill Pooh's honey pots with honey however you'd like
Language Arts Module 2: Interjections
- Learn the function of interjections and learn to use them in a sentence
- Spot interjections in sentences
- Make your own flower garden of interjections
- Fill in flower petals with interjections
- Invent interjections of your own for given scenarios
Language Arts Module 3: Anthropomorphism
- Learn the meaning and purpose of anthropomorphism in storytelling
- Anthropomorphize a bee
- Learn about the power of anthropomorphism
- Discuss and record your thoughts about the reasoning behind anthropomorphism
- Write and illustrate a story about an anthropomorphic bee
Language Arts Module 4: Puns
- Learn what puns are and how to write your own
- Watch a video about puns and see some "punny" examples
- Write your own punny bee kind cards
- Read through puns and find the word with double meanings in a "what's so punny" activity
- Write your own puns using the double-meanings provided
- Guess the meanings of visual puns
- Illustrate puns of your own
Guided Writing Project: Write and illustrate your own picture book as you follow along with writing templates and prompts.
- Module 1: Plan your writing- determine your story's characters, setting, and conflict
- Module 2: Outline your story and write your first draft
- Module 3: Revise and Storyboard- edit, proofread, and create a storyboard for your illustrated picture book
- Module 4: Illustrate your story, write your final draft, and design your cover
Additional Language Arts Materials:
- Beekeeping vocabulary
- Spelling BEE
- Spelling cards and strip puzzles
- Word family spelling
- Word searches
- Bee copywork
- Bee poetry exercise
These lessons may be completed over the course of one month with one module per week, or more quickly or slowly depending on personal preference. This is a digital download and the files will be delivered via email upon purchase. Enjoy your exploration of language and writing through beekeeping!
