Here are our Lesson Plans For Music, Arts & Crafts
These lessons were made to go along with ‘By the Shores of Silver Lake‘ written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We are planning to go through the whole series and I am keeping track of the different topics we are learning about here on my blog. We hope you enjoy these as much as we have!
On weeks where there are several activities listed just choose a couple that interests you the most to work on. You may have a chance, later on, to go back and look at anything you missed or do a more in-depth look at a topic that interests you.
Tip: If you want to go to a certain week/chapter or subject simply push the ‘ctrl’ and the ‘F’ button down together and a small bar will pop up. Type in the week number or chapter number you want and it will take you to it.
You can check out my Pinterest page Little House on the Prairie Crafts for even more crafts and activities.
We are also using these art books:
Many of the songs come from this book:
Week 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4
Crafts:
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:**
- Green Creativity Pressed Flower Art Kit – Arts & Crafts DIY Recycle Floral Press Gift
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids p.20
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
Waterbirds
Week 2: Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8
Crafts:
- STEAM: THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD
- Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Train and Race Car Craft Kits
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Draw an illustration to go with the scene described on p. 77
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- Uncle Sam’s Farm p. 87 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 3: Chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12
Crafts:
- Craft-tastic – String Art Kit – Craft Kit Makes 3 Large String Art Canvases – Bird Edition
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Draw some of the birds mentioned on p. 124
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids p. 62
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- A Railroad Man for Me p. 119 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 4: Chapters 13, 14, 15 & 16
Crafts:
- Build Your Own 3D Wooden Assembly Puzzle Wood Craft Kit Rabbit Model
- Made By Me Paint Your Own Plaster Pets, Includes Easy to Paint Cat, Dog, Rabbit, Bird & Horse
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Draw a rabbit from Draw 50 Animals
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- Highland Mary p. 126 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 5: Chapters 17, 18, 19 & 20
Crafts:
- 26 Easy Recycled Gift Ideas Your Family Will Love
- Homemade or Recycled Gifts
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Frosty Window Crystals from Epsom Salt!
- DIY Christmas Decoration – How To Make Frosty Patterns On Window With Toothpaste
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- Merry, Merry Christmas p. 142 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 6: Chapters 21, 22, 23 & 24
Crafts:
- How To Make The Best Popcorn Craft? Easy Summer Crafts For Kids.
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- Camptown Races p. 36 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 7: Chapters 25, 26, 27 & 28
Crafts:
- Architecture Activities
- Architecture Art
- 100 SUPER CUTE BIRDHOUSE IDEAS FOR YOUR GARDEN | DIY Garden
- Stanley Jr DIY Bird House Kit for Kids and Adults
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Draw an animal from Draw 50 Animals
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- The Big Sunflower p. 114 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 8: Chapters 29, 30, 31 & 32
Crafts:**
- Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Shade-Tex – Nature Rubbing Plates, 6-Pack
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Draw any animal from Draw 50 Animals
- Try techniques from Zentangle for Kids
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- Barbary Allen p. 122 Laura Ingalls Wilder Songbook
Week 9: Finishing Up
Crafts:**
- Free Choice
- Or choose a craft from Pioneer Crafts For Kids
Art:
- Free choice
- Choose a coloring page from one of these:
Music:
We will be learning some of the hymns written by Fanny Crosby
- Go back to page 154 to see who requested this song from Pa.
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