Went to book club for the book heartwood hotel. Filled out job application worksheet as if they were applying to get a job as a character in the book. Created a menu and wrote it out as if they were creating a menu for the restaurant in the hook. Took turns sharing their menu out loud with the group

English Language Arts

• The child demonstrated comprehension of the book by filling out a job application worksheet as if they were applying to get a job as a character in the book.
• Writing a menu for the restaurant in the book allowed the child to practice descriptive and persuasive writing.
• Sharing their menu out loud with the group enhanced their oral communication skills and public speaking confidence.
• By engaging in book club discussions, the child practiced critical thinking and analysis of the story and characters.

Encourage the child to further develop their creative skills by writing their own short stories or creating their own characters and settings. They can also explore different genres of literature and participate in drama activities to bring the book characters to life.

Book Recommendations

• The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede: A series of fantasy books following the adventures of a princess and a dragon.
• The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall: A heartwarming tale of four sisters and their summertime adventures.
• The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo: A charming story of a brave mouse on a quest to rescue a princess.