Discover the sweet story behind one of the world's favorite treats as your family explores the delightful topic of ice cream. Designed for grades 6 and under, the Ice Cream Wonder Study pairs engaging picture books with 18 structured lessons across science, history, geography, and language arts. With narration, mapwork, timelines, and integrated writing instruction, this open-and-go study makes it easy for families to learn together through a deliciously fun theme.
Includes:
18 open-and-go lessons across science, history, geography, and language arts
Food science exploring dairy, sugar, strawberries, freezing, and how ice cream is made
History lessons tracing the origins and evolution of ice cream from ancient civilizations to the modern ice cream industry
Geography and mapwork featuring the worldwide journey of ice cream and the countries that influenced its development
Opportunities for narration, illustration, and Keeping Book journaling throughout the study
Timeline activities that help students place important inventions and historical developments in context
Vocabulary development through a themed Word Wall and engaging language activities
Writing instruction that teaches students to organize ideas using Single-Paragraph Outlines
Grammar, copywork, and dictation connected to the study theme
Includes the coordinating Ice Cream Morning Time Plans, featuring poetry, picture study, music appreciation, art, memory work, read-aloud suggestions, hands-on activities, and family enrichment that beautifully complement the Wonder Study. Together they create a rich, cohesive learning experience with everything you need for a memorable month of Morning Time.
Note:
You must purchase or borrow Ice Cream: The Full Scoop by Gail Gibbons and Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman to complete the plans as written.
