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Miss Hickory
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Author: Carolyn Sherwin Bailey ISBN: 014030956X Summary: The adventures of a country doll made of an apple-wood twig with a hickory nut for a head. |
Unit Designed by Ginger and Ami
Miss Hickory seems especially
suitable to fall due to the crafts and recipes chosen. Miss Suzy
by Miriam Young would make a nice introduction to this unit.
Note: For insured durability, print Lap ~n~ Note pages on cardstock.
Additonal Idea for Lap ~n~ Note - This book mentions moon phases as well as
eclipses. If you'd like, add an astronomy page to your Lap ~n~ Note.
Miss
Hickory Paper Doll Printable
Sample Lap N Note Pages
General Lessons
Language Arts
Copywork
The Last Word Of A Bluebird [as
told to a child]
As I went out a Crow
In a low voice said ‘Oh,
I was looking for you.
How do you do?
I just came to tell you
To tell Lesley [will you?]
That her little Bluebird
Wanted me to bring word
That the north wind last night
That made the stars bright
And made ice on the trough
Almost made him cough
His tail feathers off.
He just had to fly!
But he sent her Good-by,
And said to be good,
And wear her red hood,
And look for skunk tracks
In the snow with an ax-
And do everything!
And perhaps in the spring
He would come back and sing.’
Robert Frost
Vocabulary
Make a vocabulary card for each
new word your student encounters throughout the story and store them in the
New Words Pocket. Review the words often throughout the course of the
unit.
New Words Cards & Pocket
Poetry Writing
Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry. It
consists of three lines, and is about an aspect of nature. Since this
book is full of descriptions of nature, it would be a good time to teach
your student about this form of poetry.
A Haiku does not
rhyme and should be simple; its beauty lies in its simplicity. Encourage the student to stay with
one theme throughout the Haiku. You may also want to have your student
illustrate her poems.
Here are two examples written by Ginger's child. Follow the syllabication pattern.
Ribbit and Ribbit 5 syllables
Bullfrog croaked to the green snake 7 syllables
“Get to the river” 5 syllables
Singing bluebirds feed 5 syllables
Chirping babies in the nest 7 syllables
Sun high, bright, clear
day 5 syllables
Be sure to add your student's poem to his Lap ~n~ Note.
Research Skills
The student should find the following information in Miss Hickory.
Science
New Hampshire Flora
Numerous plants are
mentioned in this book. Use plant cards
and pocket for your Lap ~n~ Note (there is a spot to paste these on the
New Hampshire page template). Look up the scientific names for
each plant and have your student write the names on the cards. On the
back of the cards, let him write more information about each plant. An
older student may want to choose one plant from the list below for further research.
Select two books from the library on your chosen topic. Write a paragraph
about your topic. At the bottom of the paper list the resources used for
this paper. [title, author, copyright date, publisher, edition number].
All About Hickory
An ounce of Hickory nuts contains as much protein as four ounces of milk.
Native Americans crushed hickory nuts into a drink called “pocohicora” from which we get the word hickory.
Hickory sap can be boiled into a sweet syrup, and was a popular sweetener for many years.
A yellow dye can be made by boiling the inner bark.
Hickory wood is an excellent wood for tool handles, fence rails, baseball bats and clean burning fuel.
Andrew Jackson was referred to as “Old Hickory.”
Abraham Lincoln split hickory fence rails and is know as “The Rail Splitter.”
Hickory nuts usually drop in late September.
Hickory nut cake was once considered to be a special treat.
[source article: The Historic
Hickory by Betty Steele Everett]
Hickory Notebooking Page
Recipes
Hickory Nut Cake
½ c. butter softened
1 c. sugar
1 ½ c. flour, sifted
½ c. milk
1 c. hickory nuts, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp. milk
3 egg whites
Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Fold in flour carefully to keep mixture as light as possible. Beat in milk, then add hickory nuts, cream of tartar and dissolved soda; beat batter well. Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, then fold them into the batter until mingled; don’t over mix. Pour into greased and floured 9”x 5” loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick emerges dry when inserted into the center of the cake. Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Serve plain or with honey.
New England McIntosh Cake
1 ½ c. canola oil
1 t. baking soda
2 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
3 eggs
½ t. nutmeg
3 c. flour
3 c. peeled, cored and chopped McIntosh Apples
1 t. salt
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
2 t. vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease
a 9x13 pan. Beat sugar and oil with a whisk or electric mixer until well
blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well each time. Mix dry
ingredients, and use a wooden spoon to gradually add to batter. Stir in
apples, nuts and vanilla, and pour mixture into a pan. Bake 60-70 minutes
until golden brown and firm.
Chapter 1
Language Arts
Introductions
Read the first sentence and stop. Does your student want to read
more? Why (or why not)? Pull some more titles off the
shelf. Read the first sentence of each book. Which introductions
grab your student? Have your student experiment with writing some
introductions.
Character & Description
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey uses description to her advantage throughout this
story. Review her description of Miss Hickory with your student.
Can your student picture what Miss Hickory looks like? Ask your
student to attempt a drawing of Miss Hickory based on Bailey's description.
Almost every detail is provided! Encourage your student to use
description when he writes. Remind him that a reader's picture
is defined by the writer's words; the reader can't see in to the mind of the
writer, so the writer must get images and thoughts from his head to the
paper without losing details or meaning.
Look over the list of the characters as they appear at the beginning of the
book. Have your student create his own cast of characters that he
would like to write a story about. Just make a simple list (name and
short description) for now. Your student may or may not write an
entire story about the cast, but this is a good exercise in thinking about
characters. My Cast of
Characters Page
As you read through this story, pay close attention to the set of characters
that you are introduced to. Record details and descriptions about each
character in the matchbooks provided.
Science
Crows
Anatomy:
The American Crow is a jet-black bird and a relative of the raven. It
is about 18-22 inches long and wears black eyes, black feet, legs, and
talons, as well as a black bill; it has pointed wings and a square-shaped
tail.
Diet:
Crows will eat just about anything (they are omnivorous eating plants and
animals). Their diets include worms, insects, road kill, mice, berries,
crops, (especially corn), and the eggs of other birds. An adult crow needs 11 ounces of food
each day.
Despite their bad reputation for eating crops, crows also eat a number of pests
which are harmful to those same crops, including cutworms, wireworms,
grasshoppers and even noxious weeds.
Range:
The 40 some members of this genus can be
found just about anywhere in the world (except Antarctica, New Zealand, and
South America). They thrive in mountains, woodlands, across plains
and farmers' fields, and throughout urban areas.
Nesting Habits
American crows build nests out of twigs lined with grass, bark, pine
needles, and even moss. The female lays the eggs in the nest (usually
3-7 per clutch) and the
male helps with the incubation. After about 17 days, the eggs hatch; the
parents bring the babies food to eat. American crows are able to
fly after about 3 weeks.
Other Interesting Facts
Crows are social animals that sometimes gather in large flocks -- sometimes
this includes several hundred crows!
When crows are feeding, they will have two birds designated as look-outs to
watch for danger while the others eat
The crow makes a distinct "caw" sound
Crows, along with ravens, may very well be the most intelligent of all
birds.
American Crow Lap
~n~ Note Page
American Crow
Minit Books
Social Studies
Geography- New Hampshire
New Hampshire is the setting of
this story. It is located on the east coast in the New England region
of the United States. Look at a map and find New Hampshire with your
student. What states border New Hampshire? (Maine,
Massachusetts, Vermont) What country borders New Hampshire?
(Canada) What ocean borders New Hampshire? (Atlantic). Map a route from New Hampshire to
Boston (where Granny Brown is going to spend the winter).
New Hampshire was named after the southern English county of Hampshire.
Major Industries include textiles, lumber, tourism, electronic equipment,
and software.
New Hampshire Facts
Statehood- The 9th state; joined on June 21, 1788
Flower- Purple Lilac
Motto- “Live Free or Die”
Nickname- Granite State
Tree- Paper Birch
Bird-Purple Finch
Capital- Concord
Largest City- Manchester
Your older student may wish to research and learn more about Daniel Webster
or Franklin Pierce who were both from New Hampshire. Daniel Webster
was a politician and statesman, born in 1782. He was known as a mighty
orator, a reputation made famous in the Stephen Vincent Benet story "The
Devil and Daniel Webster," in which he beats the original lawyer (the
Devil). Franklin Pierce an American politician and the 14th President
of the United States.
New Hampshire
Shutterfold
New Hampshire
Lap ~n~ Note Page
Chapter 2
Language Arts
Simile
A simile is a comparison between two things and uses the words like
or as. Similes are usually used in good, descriptive writing.
Look for similes in chapter one and two. There are many examples throughout this book.
Examples: “Her body was an apple-wood twig formed like a body….” pg.9
“Soon, too, the sun would drop like the biggest apple in the world…” pg. 10
“The afterglow, like a blanket of woven rainbows…” pg.13
“His wing was like a tent….” pg.26
Can your student think of some similes? Be on the look out
for similes as you continue reading the story. You may want to help
your student keep
track of them on this notebooking page.
Bible
Talking and Listening
In chapters 1 and 2, your student hears the words gossip and hearsay.
Discuss these two words with your student. Miss Hickory also comments
that crow always has something to say and likes to hear himself say it.
We need to be very careful of our words. We shouldn't talk about the
affairs of others, and we certainly shouldn't talk just to hear ourselves
babble.
Here are some verses to discuss with your student:
Proverbs 11:13- A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful
spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 18:18- The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down
into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 17:9- He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that
repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
James 1:19- Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,
slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Swift to Hear & Slow to
Speak Flap
(write the verses or the principles of the verses under each flap)
Social Studies
Issues of Human Relationship- Blaming Others
Miss Hickory is very upset to find out that Granny Brown has gone to
Boston for the winter. She blames the cat. Sometimes, when we do
something wrong or when something is out of our control, we like to point
our finger at someone else. It makes us feel better. However,
does blaming someone else solve anything? Discuss responsibility
with your student as well as how to handle disappointment.
Blaming doesn't get anyone anywhere. For a Bible connection, read
Genesis 3. Is there any blaming going on in this chapter?
Who blames who? Who's fault is it that Eve ate from the tree?
Who's fault is it that Adam ate from the tree? Who is responsible for
tempting Eve? How does God handle the problem? Who is held
accountable?
Chapter 3
Social Studies
Farmer's Almanacs
Throughout the story, Great-Granny Brown's almanac is referred to several
times. The Farmer's Almanac is a North American periodical that has
been in publication since 1818. It's famous for its weather
predictions, information about astronomy, trivia, and advice on fishing,
cooking, and gardening. It promotes simplicity and conservation.
Borrow an almanac from a friend or your public library. Make up a
scavenger hunt for your student to complete.
Farmer's Almanac Website
Science
Trees
Sap is a liquid that circulates inside a tree; it is a combination
of water and minerals and rises up from the roots and stimulates the growth
of the tree. In the spring sap is special-- it contains sugar that
stimulates the growth of the tree. So, what does crow mean when he tells Miss Hickory to keep her sap
running?
Parts
of a Tree
Label
the Parts of a Tree
Chipmunks
Chipmunks are little creatures who are a part of the squirrel family and known for scampering here and there and
gobbling nuts. They also eat seeds, grains, fruit, and every once in
awhile, insects. They are found in forests, open woodlands, and brushy
areas of Asia and North America where they nest in logs, bushes, or make
burrows in the ground for homes. Some burrows can be over 11 feet long
with more than one entrance, extra and extra "rooms" for storing winter
food.
Chipmunks are small rodents weighing only 1-5 ounces and measuring in at
about 4-7 inches long. They have with bushy tails (about 3-5 inches
long), gray-brown fur, a light-colored belly, and stripes on their backs.
They have special cheek pouches in which they carry their foods to store in
their homes.
Chipmunks normally live about 2-3 years in the wild unless they are eaten by
a predator-- a weasel, hawk, snake, fox, or house cat.
Chipmunk Lap ~n~ Note
Page
Chipmunk Minit Books
Language Arts
Creative Writing- Real Estate Advertisement
Crow was acting like a real estate agent trying to get Miss Hickory to
buy into the new house he found for her.
Have your student write up (and illustrate) a sales ad for Crow based on the
newly found nest property. Include the ad in your Lap ~n~ Note.
Chapter 4
Social Studies
Wills
Squirrel says his mother left him his house at the base of the tree in
her will. What is a will? A will is a legal document that
instructs how a person's property and belongings will be divided after
death. If you have belongings that were given to you when a
loved one passed away, take them out and show them to your student.
Science
Tree Squirrels
Tree squirrels really do bury their nuts in the ground, and sometimes
they really do forget where they bury them. This may be one way God
has designed squirrels to help plant trees!
Squirrels are rodents (learn more in chapter 10) who are famous for their
big bushy tails and for gathering nuts. In addition to nuts, squirrels
eat fruits, flowers, bulbs, and roots. Depending on the season, you
might occasionally find them eating bird eggs and small birds.
Since squirrels eat plants as well as animals, they are considered
omnivores.
Squirrel Lap ~n~ Note
Page
Squirrel Minit Books
If your student would like to learn more about these curious creatures,
try Homeschool Share's Squirrel Study.
Animal Instincts
How does the squirrel know it is suppose to gather nuts? God has
given animals an inner ability to know what to do and when to do it; we call
this instinct. Squirrels gather nuts for the winter, various birds
migrate for the winter, sea turtles return to the beaches they were born to
lay their eggs. What other animal instincts have you learned about
before? Discuss these with your student and savor the majesty of our
Creator.
Language Arts
More on Descriptive Writing
Read the passage that starts, "The woods were full of lovely stuffs for
her sewing..."
Complete the chart by writing in the words/phrases the
author uses to present the reader with a feast of things to see and things
to touch.
Showing Movement with Words
Writing can be tricky. When you use words on paper, it's sometimes
hard to really show your audience what you are trying to say. You
can't rely on hand motions, body language, tone of voice, or anything else.
All you have are words! Look at the following passage on page 39:
"She turned and ran away, but Squirrel followed her. She could run
fast but he leaped. Over stubble and stones, out of words and through
the jungle of dry sumac bushes he pursued her. Miss Hickory climbed
the stone wall into the orchard, but Squirrel jumped over it and was waiting
for her on the other side."
Using the prepared
minit book, underline all the words in the passage that were used to
show/describe movement. Then, brainstorm a list of more words that can
be used to show/describe movement. Even though writing is hard
work, you have LOTS of words to choose from; you just have to find the right
ones.
Just for Fun
Consider trying a
simple quilting project with your student.
Chapter 6
Science
Stomachs and Stomachaches
In this chapter, cow eats too much and gets a stomach ache.
Does your student know how important his own stomach is?
A human stomach is a strong stretchy bag. It plays an important role
in digesting the food you eat. Digestion, a process of
converting food into simpler forms that can be taken and used in your body,
starts in the mouth with your teeth and saliva. Once you swallow, it's
through the esophagus and on to the stomach. The stomach has
three main jobs:
1. storing food from a meal
2. the lining of the stomach produces gastric juices (also known as
enzymes) that mix with the food and break it down; these juices also kill
some of the bad things living in your food
3. the stomach is a large muscle that contracts-- squeezing food and turning
it to mush before sending it on to the small intestine
Certain foods we eat cause our stomach to produce a lot of acid (those
gastric juices mentioned before). When we eat too much, our stomachs
also produce a lot of acid. Too much acid causes a stomach ache.
Try this simple science experiment to learn more about enzymes and the break
down of your food:
Supplies Needed:
Package of Jell-O (made according to instructions)
Kiwi, sliced
When the Jell-O is cool, divide it in two containers. Put slice of
kiwi in one container and put both containers in a cool place. After
two hours come back and observe the Jell-O. What's the difference?
Have both containers of Jell-O set? The container with kiwi
should not set. The kiwi has enzymes in it that break down the Jell-O
and keep it from setting. In the same way, enzymes in your saliva and
stomach acid break down your food.
If your student is interested in learning more about digestion, try this
site-
Human Digestive System Page at Enchanted Learning
Chapter 7-8
Science
Deer
Deer are shy animals that belong to the cervid family
(along with elk, moose, and caribou).
Anatomy-
Deer have two-toed, hoofed feet. Most males and some females have
antlers made of bone; they are grown and shed every year.
Deer are designed as escape artists. They have long bodies, long
necks, slender legs, and short tails. Slender legs are the key to
speed; deer can go up to 45 miles per hour allowing them to outrun
predators such as wolves, bobcats, coyotes, and mountain lions. Their
long necks help them hold their heads high and watch and listen for
predators. A deer's camouflaged coat helps it hide in the grass.
Deer have excellent senses to help warn them from danger. With eyes
set in the sides of their heads, deer can see in every direction except
right behind them. Deer see best at night. Deer also have very
large ears on top of their heads; this enables them to hear very well.
They can turn their heads from side to side in order to catch sound coming
from different directions.
Diet-
Deer are ruminants; they store partly- chewed food and later regurgitate it
(the cud) and chew it again. Deer are also herbivores that like to eat
short grasses, young leaves, bark, acorns, and fruit.
Note: Deer really do lay their young down in the grass while they go
get food. The young fawns wait for their mothers to return. If
you find a fawn in the wild, it is best to let it be; it's mother will come
back for it.
Chapter 9
Social Studies
History- Folklore
Discuss the
animals’ Christmas celebration. Is this really possible?
Long ago, people did not own copies of the Bible (and they couldn't read),
so people would pass the stories down the generations. As this
happened, the story was embellished and elements of the fantastic were
added. Today we refer to these stories as folktales and legends.
In Europe the folkore teaches
that the animals were like humans when Jesus was born. Oxen supposedly
kneel down in their stables every Christmas in remembrance.
Around the world, various cultures believe that animals are gifted with the
ability to speak on Christmas Eve.
In Mexico, the people place cows in their nativity scenes and remember the
legend of the cow who breathed on the baby to keep him warm.
Robins as well as cardinals have been associated with Christmas due to
folklore stories about the robin that stayed by the fire-- keeping it hot by
flapping her wings-- so that Jesus would be kept warm. The bird was so
devoted that the flames singed her breast and made it red.
Stories are even told of the stork plucking feathers from its own breast to
make a bed for Jesus.
Read the Christmas story as told from the scriptures (Luke 2).
Complete the Fact vs.
Folklore Page
Issues of Human Relationship- Being "Hardheaded"
What is hard-headed? A hardheaded person is someone who won't
change their mind easily; they are stubborn and won't try to reason things
out. Once they have their mind set, it's too late to change it.
What evidence do we see of Miss Hickory being hardheaded? Is being
hardheaded always a bad thing? In what circumstances could it be good?
Language Arts
Go on a nature walk with your student. Does she observe anything in nature acting in a way that she can describe in human terms? Point things out along the way. Take some paper with you and sketch a picture of something you see. Add some text that personifies the object and place the completed page in your Lap ~n~ Note.
Chapter 10
Science
Groundhogs
For everything you ever wanted to know about groundhogs, please see
Homeschool Share's Groundhog Unit and
Lapbook
You can make a groundhog page for your Lap ~n~ Note with the templates found
on that page.
Rodents
Your student has been introduced to three types of rodents in this story
(squirrels, chipmunks, and groundhogs).
Learn some rodent characteristics:
~ all rodents have two large upper teeth (incisors) which are ever-growing
(note: rodents are the only mammal with this characteristic)
~rodents must wear down their incisors by rubbing them together and by chewing
on tough foods; if a rodent doesn't do this, the top incisors will curve back
and pierce the rodent's skull
~many rodents have stretchy cheek pouches that can hold food; they gather food,
put it in the pouches, and take it back to their nest for storage
~use whiskers to feel their way around in the dark
~have an excellent sense of smell
~use front paws like hands
~most have sharp claws for digging or climbing trees
Rodents Lap ~n~ Note Page
Rodent Characteristics
Tri-fold
Dozens of Cousins
Tri-fold
Social Studies
Holidays- Ground Hog's Day
They may not be
the fastest, cutest or most loved animal, but groundhogs are the only animal
with their own holiday!
Groundhog Day is February 2nd. Tradition holds that if the groundhog sees his
shadow, there will be six more weeks of bad weather, and if he doesn't, that
spring will be here soon. Of course, the groundhog
doesn't really decide the weather! How did this holiday get started?
In the 1700s German settlers brought the tradition known as Candlemas Day with
them. It was the custom on this day for clergy members to bless candles
and distribute them (one for each window in every house) among the people for
light in the midst of a dark winter. On this day in Germany, the
people also watched
a badger to check for a
shadow. If the sun came out on Candlemas Day
(which was also February 2), it meant six more weeks of wintry weather because
the badger would have a shadow. When the Germans came to America,
the badger was replaced with the groundhog.
Issues of Human Relationship- Sharing
What did Miss Hickory suggest that the pheasants do? (show groundhog a
little neighborliness) Did the pheasants have any good reason for not
sharing? What would happen to the extra food if they didn't share?
It is good to share our extras with others! Think of ways that you can
show a little neighborliness to your friends, family members, and neighbors.
Language Arts
Metaphors
Review the definition of simile. A metaphor is also a comparison,
but it does not use the words like or as. Metaphors are not as common as
similes. Look for metaphors beginning at chapter 10.
Examples: “Ground Hog who lived in a hole at one end of the field called High Mowing
was a surly man.” pg.78
“One could not tell whether he knew he was a weather prophet.” pg.84
“The earth was a checkerboard of farms marked off…” pg.89
“Robin was a
conceited, pompous fellow.” pg. 100
Chapter 12
Science
North American
Bullfrogs
Anatomy-
Bullfrogs are the largest true frogs found in North America weighing over 1
pound and measuring up to 5 inches tall. They are usually a
combination of various brown and green shades with darker areas on their
backs.
Habitat-
These critters need water to survive, so you will usually find them hanging
out at a freshwater lake, pond, river, or bog. Their favorite place to
be is in warm, calm water that isn't very deep.
Finding Dinner-
Bullfrogs aren't active predators; they take the "sit and wait" approach.
When prey comes along, a bullfrog will snag it with his tongue. It
likes to feast on snakes, worms, insects, crustaceans, small frogs, eggs (of
fish, frogs, or salamanders). Bullfrog tadpoles dine on aquatic
plants.
Avoiding Being Dinner-
Bullfrogs are preyed on by a variety of animals including herons, turtles,
water snakes, raccoons, kingfishers, and humans.
Other Fun Facts-
To survive the winter, a bullfrog may bury itself in mud and construct a
small cave-like structure.
Bullfrogs are active in day and in the night, but they are most active when
the weather is moist and warm.
Bullfrogs are loud creatures; the male has a low call that can be heard.
They have enormous legs and are well known for their jumping skills.
Bullfrog Lap ~n~ Note
Page
Bullfrog Minit Books
General Frog Lapbook from HSS
Chapter 13
Science
Robins
Robin is the final animal character we meet in this story. This
popular bird is know for its "Cheer-up!" song. You've
probably seen robins pulling up earthworms in your own backyard. They
migrate to the Gulf of Mexico during cold weather, but once it starts to
warm up (37 degrees F), Robins return to the North. When you
spot a robin at the end of winter, you know that spring is on the way!
Diet-
earthworms (of course!), caterpillars, beetles, crickets, spiders, and fruit
(apples, cherries, and raspberries).
Anatomy-
Robins are 9-11 inches long. Males and females are similar in
coloring, but there is one main difference.
Male- gray bird with rusty red chest, nearly black head and tail, and black
streaks on white chin; white eye ring
Female-similar to male but head is grey instead of black; chest is not as
red
Juvenile- paler than adults; has speckled chest and brown back
Eggs & Nest-
Robins nests are cups made from grasses, twigs, scraps of rag, and string.
The female builds the nest, but sometimes the male helps bring the supplies.
Females lay 3-7 light blue eggs in each clutch (each "batch" of eggs).
The female sits on the eggs for 12-14 days. Both parents take turns
bringing the baby birds food. After 9-12 days the birds are ready to
try out their wings.
Despite what the story says, robins are not listening for worms when they
cock their heads. Their eyes are placed far back on their heads, so
they bob from side to side to look around.
Robin Lap ~n~ Note Page
Robin Minit Books
Social Studies
Emotions- Hopelessness
On page 106 we learn that Miss Hickory felt "all was lost."
Sometimes as humans we feel that situations are without hope because there
seems to be no possibility of comfort or of anything good. What
can we do when we feel hopeless? We can focus on all our
blessings and know that there is hope! There is goodness. Even
in the midst of trouble, God is still there and is working out His purpose
and plan.
Chapter 14
Social Studies
Community Living
Discuss how Miss Hickory missed many interesting events because she was unwilling to trust anyone or think a new thought. What had to happen in order for her to change? How is Miss Hickory’s life similar to your life? [we grow, change, move to new houses, experience fear and loneliness, some people take away our special things etc.] Who looked after Miss Hickory? Discuss how the family unit is the building block of strong communities.
Science and Bible
Grafted into the Vine
Read pages 120-123. Write
a definition for scion based on the reading. Find scion in a
dictionary and copy the definition. [Older dictionaries have the
spelling cion] Read Romans Chapter11:16-24. What does this pasasge mean?
Who is our root? How are we grafted? “For you are all sons of God through
faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26
Project Ideas
Note: [life skill connection] Call or write your local park commission and request information on “birding”. Contact your state game and fish commission and request plans for bluebird boxes and /or other bird houses.
Arts and Crafts
Other Books To Enjoy
These books are similar to the stories written by Beatrix Potter and are enjoyable reading.