We are still shooting for three out of four before summer end. (Book Unit #1).
Book Unit #2
Because of Winn Dixie
Connor gives this book an 'ok' (out of good, bad, ok) because "it had some really good parts but some of the story went on and on".
Candy Store:
Littmus Lozenges are a huge part of the story.
They taste 'sweet with sorrow'.
We took a trip to the candy store, where I asked the kids to come up with their own name and action for a candy they picked out.
Baby Bottle- for making the baby happy.
Tobacco Taste & Toothpaste Taste
"healthy tobacco and toothpaste that tastes like JOY."
Book Report:
Opal listed 10 things she remembered about her mama and Winn Dixie.
Connor made a list of 10 things about the book.
1. The Ending
2. Opal made Friends
3. I like how the Littmus Lozenges made people feel.
4. Otis Pet Store
5. Dewberry boys turned nice.
6. I liked Gloria Dump's mistake tree.
7. The Library Stories
8. Grocery Store Church
9. Winn Dixie was scared of thunder.
10. It's OK to be afraid or sad.
Coloring Dog Pictures for Decorations
Dog Collages
Glitter and Floor Polish....
to make the glitter stick inside the bottle.
Movie Afternoon:
Because of Winn Dixie is such a sweet movie but there are a lot of differences in the movie and book version.
We decided to throw a Dog Party at the end of our book.
I was afraid it was doomed from the start. We barely finished the book on time.
The day of the party everyone had to cancel due to summer plans/ work/ car conflicts.
Out toilet seat broke and then two boxes in the basement came crashing down while I was rushing.
However, some people decided you should dress up no matter what kind of party is happening.
On with the Party!
More Party Favors for Us, Right?
Because of Winn Dixie Menu:
Decor:
We added lights like Opal and Gloria Dump did when they planned their party.
We did have one special guest arrive- NANA!
Connor gave an A+ book report. I was proud of him.
Nana did her homework and brought a special dog picture and story.
RIP Buddy and Belle
Afterwards, I asked Connor to play the guitar like Otis did in the story. He decided to substitute that scene with a BMX bike show.
(Hey you can only push literacy so much.)
Carlee enjoyed it!
He called this the 'Criss Cross Danger Sauce'.
In the end, we had a fun party!
Even Buddy enjoyed our dog party.
"Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food. But thank you most of all for friends. We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us. We pray in Christ's name, Amen." -Gloria Dump, Because of Winn Dixie
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