Category: Activities for Learning

Animal Farm Activities for Learning (with printables)

By KT Brison March 21, 2017 May 23, 2017 Activities for Learning

Getting your young readers hooked on a good story doesn’t have to be too difficult, but sometimes comprehending the story isn’t enough. Sometimes comprehending the meaning behind the story requires us to think on a deeper level. For me, those are the best kinds of books.

One of my favorites in that respect is Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Basically a political treatise disguised as a children’s fable, Animal Farm has all the things. And since it does, it might take a little work to get your readers thinking about it and understanding it the way they should.

Don’t worry. I got you. But first let’s talk about some of the key strategies for reading comprehension that you should implement no matter what you’re reading.

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Little Women Activities for Learning

By KT Brison July 20, 2016 June 23, 2017 Activities for Learning

You guys. I love this book.

I mean, come on. Strong female characters. Girls who chase their dreams. A beautiful family life. And Christmas. Sweet Christmas. This is another one I like to read during the holidays and have read many times. Because limes.

Okay, that’s not why, but I do love the limes scene. I love all the scenes. In fact, it’s hot and this book makes me think of winter, so I might start reading it tomorrow.

Limes, y’all.
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The Outsiders Activities for Learning

By KT Brison July 19, 2016 June 23, 2017 Activities for Learning

The Outsiders is amazing for its raw look at teen life and class differences. It stresses the dangers of stereotypes and conformity; it validates a teen’s feelings about wanting to fit in and feeling outside of things almost everywhere. It also makes us think about what comprises family and tests our beliefs about loyalty. I have to admit, I haven’t been able to read it since the 80s without picturing the amazing ensemble cast that played in the film, and since I made the Littles watch it with me last night, today I have Stevie Wonder’s Stay Gold going constantly through my head.

Figures.

But you’re here to read about the ways you can deepen your littles’ understanding of this amazing classic. So what am I waiting for?
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A Year Down Yonder Activities for Learning

By KT Brison July 18, 2016 June 23, 2017 Activities for Learning

A Year Down Yonder is, without a doubt, one of our favorite chapter books at the Lit Mama Homeschool. We first read it about 5 years ago, and we’ve read it twice more since. Why? Because Grandma Dowdel rocks. We wish she was our grandmother. We’ve done lots of fun activities to get at the heart of this story, and I have lots more ideas on top of those, so today I’m going to share them with you. Because everyone should read this book. And have fun stuff to do while they read it.
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