Five in a Row
June 22, 2023
FIAR Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel

FIAR Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel

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FIAR Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel

For two weeks we rowed the book Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, this book is part of the Five in a Row Vol. 1 unit study.
The book is about a man named Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne.  They have a very important jobs,  digging deep canals, cutting mountain passes for trains, and digging deep cellars for big city skyscrapers.  But progress comes, and steam shovels are no longer needed.  What will happen to this great duo!?  Find out for yourself in this wonderful story.
I couldn’t wait to read this book with Big D!  Since Big D was 1 1/2 he has had a wonderful obsession with all things related to construction.
FIAR Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
I surprised the boys our first morning with a construction man’s breakfast.  We had eggs, oj, bananas, and an English muffin.  Okay, I know it’s not exactly a construction man’s breakfast, but this was a last minute idea.  We did talk about what they might eat?  Like bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, with a little heart burn and indigestion on the side.
After breakfast Big D was dying to get his digger off the table and play.  So play he did!
Bible Lesson
This story tied in nicely with our 12 Character Concepts we are learning about.  This month we worked on learning all about Diligence: doing my best at every task given to me.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.  1Corinthians 10:31

 
With this story we talked about how hard Mike worked.  Even when no one wanted the steam shovels, Mike did his best to find jobs, and when he got the job in Popperville he worked extra hard.
Science
I was given this Usborne internet linked book by a friend and it came in very handy when we started talking about steam.
We talked a little about how water can exist in three different forms:  solid, liquid, and gas.
  1. Solid:  Ice

The boys took ice cubes and put them into a container.  I told the boys we were going to leave the container of ice out to see what would happen.  I asked Big D if he knew what would happen to the ice and he said “it will melt!”

    2. Liquid: water
When we filled the container with ice, we filled it to the top.  When the ice melted I asked the boys if there was as much water in the container as there was ice.  Big D immediately noticed that the water was lower than the ice.
3.  Gas: Steam
In the book Five in a Row it gives a template for a pinwheel to make, so you can test out steam power.  I used our water from above and turned on the kettle to make some steam.  Big D held the pinwheel, it turned with the steam.

 

Through another great blog I learned about this DVD.  So I too found the DVD at the Library, and the boys and I watched and learned about the cycle of a raindrop.  My older son really enjoyed this DVD and learned a lot.  He talked about rain and evaporation for a few days.

 

Music Time
 
I had heard about Maestro Classics, and decided to check it out.  I went to iTunes and downloaded one song.  It was the jazz arrangement, and it was a fun little song! (I would download the cute video of him singing, but of course I’m having technical difficulties.)
You can listen to snippets of the songs for yourself  by clicking on the CD below.
Field Trip
Since we were talking about steam, we took a field trip to the museum where they have a replica of a steam boat. 
The boys watching the piston move to make the paddle wheel move.
Sensory Bin
Construction Time! I hauled out a big storage bin from under my bed and emptied its contents,  I then filled it with an assortment of beans and heavy equipment.
The boys had so much fun playing!
In the end they played “lets get in the bin!”
Art
I found some pictures of construction equipment for Big D to color.  He is not into coloring and finds it tedious.  Hmmm?  Not sure if I should push him or let this be?
Drawing – Trees
In the FIAR book one of the activities is to look at the pictures of the trees in the book.  Some are drawn from an aerial view and some are close up.
Big D drew two trees one was a close up view with lots of branches and the other was a stick with a green bushy top.
Big D painted his backhoe.  We let it dry, then mom cut it out and put it together.
Language – Vocab
Canal – I found a book at our Library on the Panama Canal. This book had a few good pictures of steam shovels digging the canal, and it was also good at explaining what a canal is.
Now every time Big D eats oatmeal or yogurt he makes canals and dams.  I really shouldn’t let him play with his food!
Cake Time!!
We made a cake, and “dug” a hole with four corners neat and square.
The boys could not wait to dig in and eat!  Yum!!!
Something for Mom
If you like Virginia Lee Burton’s stories, I suggest you check out this book for yourself.  What I found fascinating was that she designed fabrics;  Folly Cove Designers made place mats, skirts, aprons, and table runners all from the fabrics she designed.  There are also a lot of great pictures of her drawings in the book.  I found this book through my local library.
Lapbook
The finished lap book


I can’t say enough great things about Five in a Row!  It is a really great way to introduce your children to some wonderful stories, and it’s a great excuse to sit and relax while everyone cuddles together reading on the couch! Just the other day my oldest brought two books that we had already read and wanted them read again!  Wow!  I love my cuddle time with the boys!!

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Looking for some no-prep, free printable simple coloring pages? We've gove over 500 pages of easy coloring pages conveniently arranged by topic or theme. These coloring pages for kids are perfect for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd graders.  We have free coloring pages pdf format including circus, castle, community helpers, fairytales, playground, Christmas, Easter, summer, outer space, beach, cute animals, princesses, countries around the world, US states, and so many more. Simply print coloring pages for kids pdf file, grab your crayons, colored pencils, or markers and have fun with these colour sheets.
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Preschool Printables

Have you tried making your own diy puffy paint? It's really easy to whip up a batch of puffy paint recipe that will delight and engage children to create. This is a special kind of 3d painting for kids using homemade foam paint. You will love how easy it is to make this diy foam paint to let toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th graders creat amazing artwork!
Would you like to do more science activities with your kids, but are not sure where to start? These Easy Science Activities for Preschoolers are fun and easy, even if you are not so 'sciencey' yourself! Fun science experiments and science activities for pre k, kindergarten, and toddlers.
Are your kids as crazy about slime as mine are? My kids love playing with slime and trying different types of slime. In our experimenting, we came up with this cool baking soda slime. This slime uses baking soda as the activator for a wonderful sheen and flow without being sticky at all! And with the first day fo sCome see how to make slime with baking soda and get playing with your preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders.
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Whether you are making a classic pasta necklace craft or creating your own work of art using pretty, colorful pasta as a starting point - let me show you how to dye pasta. After I show you how to color pasta you can whip up a some beautiful pasta to make first grade, kindergarten, toddler, and pasta necklace activity! Making a Preschool necklace craft is just one of those kids activities every child should do. Not only is it fun, but it is great for strengthening hand muscles too!
If you’ve tried Aqua Sand you know how much kids are amazed and fascinated by this amazing play materil - it goes into water as sand, but magic sand keeps its shape. Instead of spending money on this expensive novelty, turn it into a fun science activity where kids will learn and play! Let me show you how to make hydrophobic sand with our easy magic sand recipe! This waterproof sand is an EPIC kids activity for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd graders, and up!
EPIC Bubble Painting - kids of all ages will love this fun summer art project where they will make a bubble craft by blowing bubbles. Recipe included for this fun to make, easy, summer activity for kids!
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Here is a really fun, unique edible paint recipe that will become a favorite at your house. Not only is this marshmallow paint completely edible, but it has a great texture and sheen for your kids projects too. Whether you choose to use it as edible cookie paint or to paint a picture, this edible paint for kids is quick, easy, and FUN! Try this painting with marshmallows activity with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first graders, and up!
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Is your child working on shape recognition? These free shape flashcards are a handy, free shape printable for learning how to make shapes, shape names, and more. This shape recognition activity is perfect for toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindegarten age students. Simply print the shape activity and you are ready for a shapes for preschool project.
You’ve probably tried the classic volcano experiment. But have you tried a ketchup volcano? This easy volcano experiment is super simple to make and makes a super cool, red erruption that will delight kids of all ages! Try this simple volcano experiment with preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders too.
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Looking for a simple and fun playdough recipe kids will love? Whip up a batch of this marshmallow playdough that is not only quick, but an edible playodugh as well! This marshmallow play dough recipe is perfect for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and up!
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DIY Lava Lamp - super easy way to make your own lava lamp with simple things you have around your house. This homemade lava lamp is such a fun science project for kids of all ages to sneak in some summer learning. This science experiment is for toddlers, preschoolers, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and kids of all ages at home, homeschool, summer camps, classroom, etc.
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Preschool Activities

Picking out really good books kids will WANT to read can be challenge and time consuming. I’ve done all the work for you in this 4th grade reading list.  This fourth grade reading list includes lots of engaging books filled with exciting story lines and characters. Plus I've put together a printable 4th grade reading list for you to print and take to the library. Simply print 4th grade reading list pdf and you are ready to head to the library to get some really fun-to-read 4th grade reading books.
Picking good book for kids can be a challenge.  This 5th grade reading list has over 50 fun-to-read and engaging fifth grade books that will help get your grade 5 students excited about reading! You will love the variety of topics and styles in this 5th grade reading book lists  to help kids get excited to read and learn to love to read. Simply print 5th grade book list and you are ready for fifth grade reading list.
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Are you working on picking books for 3rd graders? Let me help you pick 3rd grade reading books that are engaging to kids and filled with rich vocabulary and story lines. Instead of spending hours at the library or searching through books on Amazon, check out these fun-to-read Books for Third Graders. Simply download pdf file with printable 3rd grade reading list and you are ready to help your third grader love reading!
Reading family picture books is important for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade children. It helps them understand our family structure, that kids are loved and care for, and more. We have so many really cute and fun-to-read picture books about family.  Come take a peak to find your new favorite picture books about families.
Zoo Theme Books For Kids There are so many fun ways to use zoo themed books in your learning program. You can read a different book each day of the week, Monday through Friday, or read your favorite book (s) every day of the week. Kids love repetition, so don’t worry about boring them!
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Looking for a book your grade 2 student will love? Check out this free printable list of Read Aloud Chapter Books for 2nd Grade! You and your child will love these book recommendations
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Kindergarten Book List
Looking for some really great books to read aloud that your 1st grader will love? We have a free printable first grade read alouds picture books you must read with your child while they are in grade 1. 
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If you are trying to pick really good 3rd grade books, check out this Third Grade Books list printable for grade 3

Book recommendations for Kids

Download the free book report forms for your homeschool
Young kids will love learning about the parts of a book with these fun and free parts of a book worksheets. These fun book reports for young children are so handy. Being no-prep, these identifying parts of a book worksheet pages help to ensure readers are understanding what are the parts of the books they are reading including the title, author, and the illustrator. Simply print label parts of a book worksheet and are ready to learn with your kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th graders too.
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Make sure kids are understanding what they read with these book report worksheets. These fun, free printable book report template pages are perfect for older kids in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. Being no-prep, these book report forms help to ensure readers are understanding what they are reading. Simply print the printable book report template to write down information about the book including the title, author, setting, main characters and the ending.
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These fun, free printable Aesops's Fables worksheets are a great way to learn morals, read some quality literature, and work on reaching comprehension too. Use these printables to teach Aesop's Fables for kids. There are 10 different fable worksheet pages for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd graders to learn to read, have fun and understand the meaning of different morals. Simply print fables for 2nd grade and you are ready to go!
Make sure kids are understanding what they read with this free book report template. This 1st grade book report is a handy, NO PREP way to ensure early readers are understanding what they are reading. The book report template 3rd grade has a spot for first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students to write down book title, author, rate the book, tell their favorite part, give a summary of the book, and more. This is such a handy, free printable, book report template 2nd grade.  Simply grab the free downloadable book reports and you are ready to go!
Make sure kids are understanding what they read with these free book reports. This 3rd grade book report is super handy, as it is no-prep and works with any book. Use this book report template to ensure readers are understanding what they are reading. These book report form has many spots for children from second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth graders to write down information about the book including the title, author, setting, main characters and the ending. Simply print the free book report templates and you are ready to go!
FREE Printable Reaidng Comprehension Bookmarks - work on reading retention and comprehension with this activity that helps students learn to take notes and prepare for book reports in grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6. #homeschool #readingcomprehension #reading
FREE Bookshelf Reading Log - super cute printable booklog to help encourage kids to read picture books, readers, and chapter books. Use as a weekly motivator for toddlers, preschoolers, prek, and kindergartners or monthly summer reading program. Plus makes a great family book club printable.
Kids will enjoy searching for different books and information in books with this fun and free Reading Scavenger Hunt. This free printable scavenger hunt is fun for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Using thie literacy scavenger hunt is a great way for kids to become familiar with the library and how to find different resources. Simply print library printable pdf file with the scavenger hunt pdf in color or black and white and you are ready for these library activities!
Do your kids love playing with play dough? I know mine do. That is one reason why I love incorporating playdough activities using playdoh mats into other aspects of our learning. So as we were learning what are the parts of a book I decided I'd make playdough mats to learn the parts of a book for kids. Simply print the parts of a book worksheet and set out some playdough to teach preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders the basic parts of a book.
super cute star wars themed printable bookmarks
Book reports are a great way for kids to recall what they’ve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. But not all kids enjoy filling out book report forms. Here are 26 creative, fun, and unique book report ideas. So if you are looking to make book reports more fun, you will love these clever creative book report ideas for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.  Which book report projects will you try first?

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Beth Gorden

Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables – www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!

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