Peter Rabbit Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 4, 2009
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History
On this day in 1893, English author Beatrix Potter first told the story of Peter Rabbit in the form of a “picture letter” to Noel Moore, the son of Potter’s former governess.

Handwriting
Peter Rabbit starts with the letter P. Practice writing the letter P here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8993061/letter-p-handwriting

Reading
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT: Find the online version here for Beatrix Potter's classic children's tale.
http://wiredforbooks.org/kids/beatrix/p2.htm
Writing Prompt
Pretend you are Peter Rabbit. Write an apology letter to Mr. McGregor.
Math
Count by 2s http://www.makinglearningfun.com/images/Activities/peteBunny%20by%202

Measurement worksheet http://www.makinglearningfun.com/images/Activities/peteRabbitMeasurementpage.pdf

Science
Learn about rabbits.
Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10756123/Peter-Rabbit-word-problems-K-3