Nov./Dec. STEAM BOOK OF THE MONTH
Adkins Learning Commons
FROM THE PUBLISHER
So begins the rollicking chase around Matti's kitchen and out into the countryside as Matti's mother, his father, the cat, and the dog run after the boisterous, bouncing Gingerbread Baby, only to be joined by a flock of goats, Martha and Madeline, a crowd of villagers and more. The Gingerbread Baby stays just out of reach, daring them to catch him all along the way!
But Matti's not with them. He's at home, and we see him in the borders patting and rolling and putting something into the oven. What is he making? Will he ever see his Gingerbread Baby again?
Yes! In a delicious twist at the end that surprises even that mischievous Gingerbread Baby.
Jan Brett's lively and beautifully detailed paintings catch the spirit of a favorite old tale through her cheeky little Gingerbread Baby and the colorful cast of characters who pursue him through a tiny Swiss village surrounded by forest and mountain.
Gingerbread House
Oh NO!!! Matti's mother has used all of her baking supplies and the Little Gingerbread Baby needs a home. This is a great time for Matti to learn about recycling. Maybe you can help him out with the challenge.
Challenge:
Design, and create a house for the Little Gingerbread Baby using recycled materials ONLY. No food items may be included in your design. Be sure to use the Engineering Design Process. Click here for the steps.
Materials:
Any Recycled Items - No FOOD/CANDY!!
Guidelines:
Students will submit their gingerbread house to the Learning Commons the week after Thanksgiving break, Nov.28th - Dec. 2nd. These houses will be on display until Thursday, Dec. 15th. Any houses with food items included will not be accepted.
Good Luck, Aviators!
Check out the following activities to enjoy during the holidays!
Be sure to watch for next month's STEAM Book Challenge!
We are STEAMing it up here at Adkins Elementary this year! We hope all of our Aviators will choose to participate in these family fun STEAM challenges that incorporate
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Please understand these are totally optional, and not required. We understand if you are unable to complete all of our challenges this year but, we hope you stretch your thinking, exercise your creativity, and enjoy some quality family time by trying at least one.