The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross and Carolyn Croll is a short picture book that hits all the main points in the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims. Written in short, basic sentences and filled with colorful pictures, the story follows the Pilgrims from their decision to leave England to the first Thanksgiving. This would be great for introducing students to the overarching story. 24 pages, softcover.
The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross
Product Overview
- Follow the story from when the Pilgrims leave England to the first Thanksgiving
- Features short, simple sentences alongside colorful pictures
Description
Total Language Plus Discovery Guides for kindergarten to second grade are engaging seasonal studies that introduce young learners to fiction and non-fiction, build language skills and vocabulary, and provide practice in listening comprehension. They make learning fun for both the parent/teacher and the students!
Phonics is not part of the instruction. Rather, these guides offer an opportunity to engage with your child and build a love of reading! The K-2 guides are new from the publishers of the TLP Discovery Guides, making the Total Language Plus program a great fit for students from K to 12.
Literature-based units take approximately a month to complete. The pacing will vary according to your family’s needs. You might do 4 days in a row, 2-3 days a week, or a daily lesson. This provides parents with guided flexibility. You will interact with your child the entire lesson, but the prep work is done for you. This combination of low prep/high interaction is an enjoyable lesson format for many parents!
Components essential to the program include a Discovery Guide for the parent/teacher, a consumable Student Book, and the literature books used in each unit (a mix of fiction and non-fiction). A Christian worldview is presented and Bible verses from the New International Reader’s Version Bible, a simplified version of the NIV, are referenced.
We currently offer Hearts of Thanks and Seasons, Squash and Scarecrows. Wintry Treasury will be next, with other titles to come. More details on each Guide can be found in those specific descriptions.
More details:
- Begins with an overview of what to expect
- Planning Grids show daily lessons and materials (in Discovery Guide for parents)
- Parents will be reading aloud to students
- Helps grow vocabulary
- Includes Bible connections
- Encourages writing practice (but does not teach handwriting)
- Copywork is used to introduce topics such as high frequency words and nouns
- Extension activities include hands-on games, singing with motions, and art and field trip ideas
- Teaches parents to give specific praise over general praise
- Students complete activities in their own consumable workbook (not reproducible)
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-2 |
| Brand: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| ISBN: | 9780679852926 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
