Grab your passports and get ready for a 12-Week Study for kids 4 to 13, with multiple subjects intertwined for an Epic European Adventure with The Build Your Masterpiece Class along side a fun and creative novel "The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles" written by Julie Andrews Edwards.
Required Resources:
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards
A Little History About this Novel:
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles is a children's fantasy novel, published back in 1974. The novel was written by Julie Andrews Edwards, an actress well-known for her work in theatre and her appearance in movies such as Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. I just love her work and when I was asked to create a guide for this novel of hers, I was delighted! "The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles" follows a trio of siblings through an imaginative adventure to an incredible land where they meet a truly unique creature, the Whangdoodle. The book is a beautiful reminder of the power of imagination and the possibility of adventure all around. I have truly been inspired by this book, and honestly feel this guide is a beautiful addition to our Build Your Masterpiece Class Series.
What's included in this Epic Study Adventure?
- Teacher Lesson Plans (1st PDF) with over 100+ Pages of details for all 12 lessons with supply lists, weekly rhythm plans, book lists, QR codes, discussion questions, pantry supply lists, recipes, thematic topic lessons, artist studies, and so much more!
- Student Workbook (2nd PDF) with over 240+ Pages of worksheets covering the following subjects: Language Arts, Vocabulary, Music, Geography, Science, Nature, Copy-work, Creative Writing, Multiple-Choice Questions, and more!
This book consists of 3 parts and many of our lessons include 1 to 2 chapters to read per week. I have included weekly rhythms for you to guide your days, with simple daily tasks to make your way through this book, and novel study adventure. While reading this book and learning the life lessons it contains, we will also be learning about a handful of European countries that link to the artists and composers we will be introduced to along the way.
As their music and art link back to the context of the novel we are reading, we will be able to dive deeper into the culture and inspiration to be had from this imaginative and rich children's book novel. There will also be nature study features, recipes, vocabulary, plus fun colouring pages, art appreciation, art comparison, and more! I have also included a passport and stamps to collect as you go through the novel study adventure.
Let's use the power of our imagination today and start this next adventure!
Share your adventures and creations with me on Instagram by tagging @build_your_masterpiece_class and my second account @readpaintcook or share in our Private Facebook Group! I cant wait to meet you and hear/see about your time spent with this next instalment of "The Build Your Masterpiece Class".
New Photos of this unit added to our product page are featuring Lesson 3 taken by our Curriculum Photographer Gabby @gabitatemporium.
Happy creating,
Alexandra Derry
PS: Pax amor et lepos in iocando! "Peace, love and a sense of fun!"
Here are more details answering your questions about what topics we have included in this rich study & more:
Which European Counties are featured?
- Germany
- England
- Austria
- France
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Italy
- Belgium
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Liechtenstein
- Slovenia
What Art Movements are featured?
- Expressionism
- Romanticism
- Symbolism
- Realism
- Romantic Poetry
- Futurism
- Abstract Landscape
- Modernism
- Kitsch
- Ukiyo-e
- Divisionism
What Artists are featured?
- August Macke
- Fredrick Morgan
- Gustav Klimt
- James Tissot
- Paul Klee
- Cornelis Springer
- Gino Severini
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Poet William Wordsworth
- Albert Namatjira
- Sophie Genembre Anderson
- Hiroshige
- Giovanni Segantini
- Marc Chagall
What Composers are featured?
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Johann Strass II
- Claude Debussy
- Robert Schuman
- Antonio Vivaldi, "Four Seasons;Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter"
- Moritz Moszkowski
- Josef Myslivcek
- Josef Pheinberger
What Nature Study Topics are featured?
- Giraffes
- Owls
- Chrysanthemums
- Butterflies
- Rosemary
- Aurochs
- Catnip
- Bird Feathers
- Geysers
- Gum Trees
- Honeysuckle
- Waterfalls
- Frogs & Cloning
- Caves in Slovenia
What Recipes are included in our Kitchen Science Time?
- Giraffe Bread - Dutch Recipe
- Hot Chocolate - Autumn night treat
- Coconut Macaroons "Kokosbusserl" - Austrian Recipe
- Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares - Picnic inspired food
- Brunsli Swiss Chocolate Spice Cookies
- Vanilla Vla - Dutch dessert creme
- Marzipan - Italian Recipe that is similar to a treat mentioned in the book (you can make so many more goodies with this base recipe!)
- Dame Blanche - Belgium Ice cream Sundays
- Polish Rogaliki Crescent Cookies
- Czech Housky - Yummy Bread Recipe!
- Zemlovka - Make this with left over Czech Housky Bread!
- Alpenwild Birchermuesli - Swiss & Liechtenstein special overnight oats recipe!
- Kremna Rezina - Slovenian Creme Cake
What ages is this novel study for?
- All of our curriculum is designed for children of ALL ages. Ideal is somewhere between 4 to 13. Adapt lessons and worksheets to the level of your child. Created for families homeschooling multiple ages together.
Where do you recommend I take the PDF to be Printed?
We love the Watson Family Press! Use code MASTERPIECE15 to take 15% OFF your print order that includes our units. This novel study adventure is over 300+ pages, and I would recommend sending it to be printed and bound, especially the student workbook.
What do you recommended I use to print & bind at home?
If you would rather print at home, I recommend using the EPSON Eco Tank Printer, this is the one I use in my homeschool & studio and the ink is almost endless!
Bind your units with this easy to use, affordable Binding Machine with multiple sized combs for small to large units. Other Spiral Binders: Swingline GBC Binding System or the We R Memory Keepers CINCH BOOK Binding Machine.
Many moms also love using regular binders, with 3-hole punch requirements. Whatever you end up using, or if you have more questions, please let me know in our Private Facebook Group.
