Not Your Boring Curriculum!
Go on a Christmas adventure with us based on 12 classic Christmas picture books!
During this online unit, we will go on rabbit trails of discovery about everything Christmas. We will find ways to learn by experiencing parts of the book through arts and crafts.
The Picture It: A Christmas Picture Book Study course is 12 days of picture book study and includes:
- Literature
- Language Arts
- Science
- Nature Study
- Art
- Music, and
- Christmas fun!
With over 12 days of lessons, this is the perfect curriculum for those crazy days between the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
And, the best part? It's for all ages! So, give all your students a fun curriculum for the holidays!
Take a sneak peek into the course curriculum by clicking the blue Preview button below.
What is in an Online Book Club?
Rabbit Trails
In our online courses, we go on rabbit trails of discovery. We hop off the traditional roads of literature studies and meander down paths about science, culture, history, biographies, poetry, music and more.
We take deep dives into some of the subjects touched on in the book and broaden our minds with new adventures -- all while building better reading comprehension.
Magic Dust
In our online courses, we bring literature to life by sprinkling a bit of magic dust along the way.
These hands-on projects will take us into the book through science, art, games and more. Students make connections to the literature by touching, seeing, feeling and becoming a part of the book through the activities.
Language Arts
Just because we're having fun doesn't mean we leave out the grammar, vocabulary and writing.
In all of our online book clubs, we include spelling, copywork, dictation and grammar concepts.
We also discuss literary elements found in the book and use our new knowledge for a writing project at the end of the book club.
It's like sneaking the vegetables in the mac and cheese!
Party School!
The pinnacle of the Online Unit Study experience is the Party School!
At the end of each literature study, we celebrate the book or books with a party. Invite friends or family over for food and fun! All the ideas for food and decorations are included.
Your Instructor,
Dachelle McVey
Dachelle is a former traditional teacher turned homeschool mom. She has a passion for literature and for adding adventure to her homeschool. She has started several book clubs in her community with the idea that each book club should be a celebration of literature. At Literary Adventures for Kids she takes those experiences and uses them to create online book clubs that add that little bit of magic to your children's education.
“Education should be a living, breathing, tangible thing.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages of children is the book club for?
This book has topics that would appeal to students from elementary through high school.
What supplies will we need?
You will need the books in the Book List. You may also want a notebook for notes and vocabulary. The project supply list is provided at the beginning of the course. You may choose which projects you will want to do.
When does the course start and finish?
This is a self-paced course. There are no starting or ending dates. Feel free to use at your leisure.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for the lifetime of Hide The Chocolate's Literary Adventures for Kids.
How long should this unit study take my child?
The unit study is set up on a lesson by lesson basis. It can take as much or as little time as you and your child feel you want to spend. That said, the original design is for a 12 day book study. However, I recommend you choose which projects will be a good fit for your child and not feel obligated to complete all lessons.
Can my child work through this independently?
Yes, this course is designed for older children to complete mostly independently. (Younger children may need some help.) However, parents should be available to help with projects. I recommend parents review the course before their children begin.
Can this be used for more than one child or as a family unit study?
Absolutely! We are a homeschooling family, and we encourage all our children to participate. Often we will read the books together as a family read-aloud and then work through the rabbit trails and magic dust together.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We understand that not every book or course is the perfect fit. Due to the digital nature of this product, we are limited in how long we can offer a refund. If you don't find that the course fits for your family, please let us know within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. After that time, we will not be able to offer a full refund.
What if I have questions or need help?
You can contact me at [email protected] and I will answer you as soon as possible.