Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Meet Addy

Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl who escapes from slavery with her mother in 1864. Together they embark on a dangerous journey to the North, hoping one day to reunite their family. Addy learns to read and write, makes new friends, and discovers what being free really means. Throughout it all, she holds on to her love and hope to get her through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive.

Day One

Costume: Civil War Solider Uniform

History Lesson: Lapbook/NB

  • Where in America Addy live? (NB)
  • Who is Addy? (NB)
  • Living In 184? (NB)
  • In Addy Day (NB)
  • Book One discussion with lots of lapbook pieces

Watch the Follow the Drinking Gourd story

Listen to the song

Paint the gourd

Dress Up as Soldiers

Eat Hardtack

Play Sally Walker GameDay Two

Costume: Apron dress/Hat/Necklace/Run-a-way bag (filled with drinking gourd and snack)

Book Two discussion

Divide into two groups:

*Make doll clothes for bean dolls

*Paint details on gourds

Eat Southern food:

  • Hoppin’ John
  • Corn Pudding
  • Greens
  • Apple Pie
  • Pound Cake

Listen to Goober Peas Song and eat boiled peanuts.

Games:

  • Sally Walker
  • Jump rope…rhymes
  • Feather
  • Shadow Bluff
  • Hide and Seek
Book List for this study:
Meet Addy
Addy Learns a Lesson
Addy's World
Lapbook pieces found at: www.homeschoolshare.com