Math (weights and measures)- Inches are used to measure height, width, and depth. Language Arts (Vocabulary) – Have child look up words “worsted” and “solemnly” in dictionary and use them in proper context to show understanding. New York is now the largest city in the United States with a population of over 7 million people. The English recognized this area as a good port for commerce, and captured the island in 1664, when it was renamed New York. One year later, another ship came from Holland and founded New Amsterdam, which they bought from the Manhattan Indians. Then in 1624 more pioneers came from Holland and built Fort Orange along the Hudson River. Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River for the Dutch in 1609. Social Studies (Geography) – The Little family lives in New York City. If the opportunity arises, visit and interview a doctor. Discuss the job of a doctor and the Hippocratic Oath. The doctor checked Stuart’s temperature, chest, heart, and ears.
Social Studies (Occupations) – Stuart’s mother was worried about him because he wasn’t gaining enough weight, so she took him to the doctor. The next time you are in a store that sells plants, look for a violet to bring home. Does your child know what a violet is? Violets are an herbaceous plant with alternate leaves. Science (Flowers) – Stuart had sprinkled a bit of his mother’s violet water on him. How are they alike? How are they different? Use a Venn Diagram to demonstrate your answers. Science (Babies) – Compare and contrast baby mice and baby humans. Look up and read about mice in The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia or other book containing information on mice. They will eat just about anything, and while they are occasionally kept as pets, they are mostly considered a pest.
Mice are rodents that have very sharp front teeth and long tails. You’ll find a wide variety of ideas and options included for each chapter of the book. Here is a sample of the lessons found for Chapter 1 in the Stuart Little Unit Study. This unit study includes lessons and activities based on the book Stuart Little by E. It can be used by K-4 students, with easy adjustments, in a conversational way. Note from Wende: This is a 3-week study, read at the rate of a chapter a day, by either the parent or student reader.
Thanks to Wende for preparing this Stuart Little novel study.
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