Literature Fair Projects
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 10:00PM 
One of the best things about homeschooling is we get to read constantly! If we are immersed in a book and want to read for an hour to finish it, we CAN. Both of my children love to read. I am so blessed to be able to say this.
My children participated in a Homeschool Literature Fair last week. Miss B did this last year and it was a wonderful experience, so we decided to do it again this year, and this time GMan got to participate, too. Each child chose a book to read, completed a book report, a tri-fold display, and also a hands on project. The children are separated into age categories and then judged based on a rubric, which includes a personal interview. The event is open to the public (I LOVE this part) and the morning is spent looking at all of the wonderful book projects these children have completed. To say I was impressed was an understatement. I wish I could post pictures of each project to show you!
First, second and third prizes were awarded in age categories for children in grades 2-9 - the little ones received participation ribbons.
GMan chose The Grouchy Ladybug, by Eric Carle. He did several lapbook elements for his display board. He also made a ladybug sweep net and raised ladybugs. He kept a journal of what his larvae were up to each day for two weeks. I thought he might be a little shy when the judge came to talk with him, but he talked her ear off! I was so proud of my little guy.
I think his favorite part of the display was his ladybug clock and mini book of the story.... spending so much time on this book cemented his understanding of time.
Our pastor and his wife came to the literature fair. Grant was so proud to have visitors there.
Miss B chose the book Calico Bush, by Rachel Field. This is a lovely story that was a part of our Sonlight Core 3 curriculum. She chose to research the state of Maine and also learn to knit and quilt as her hands on project -- quite an undertaking, but she DID IT, and I'm so proud of her!
Here's a close up of her knit fingerless gloves and her doll quilt. The baby represents a baby in the story who was burned in a fire and later died. My daughter was so moved by this story not only because of it's heartbreaking events, but also because of the heroine (Marguerite's) triumph despite the circumstances.
Here is her full display:
She also did a notebooking project about the state of Maine.... which will lead to more notebooking in the future I am sure!
And GUESS WHAT? Someone won first place in their age group!
We love literature!!! What are some of your favorite books of all time? Leave me a comment... I'd love to know.
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Reader Comments (12)
A literature fair would be wonderful! Your kids's displays are super! They did such good jobs, and big congrats to your daughter for getting 1st place!
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Congratulations! G-Man and Miss B did a great job!
What a cool idea! Love it! I'm filing this away in my "I hope to start a local Homeschool group" file!
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Wonderful projects! They must be very proud of themselves. Win or lose, the quality of their work shows through (but winning is always nice too!)
Congrats!! They are great projects. I have never heard of a Literature Fair, but think it is a great idea!
How wonderful and what a great job they both did. Both of their books choices were favorites here too.
The literature fair sounds like such fun. What a great way to really delve into books. I love books and am trying to instill such a love in my young girls.
Congratulations to your daughter for winning first place. Quite the accomplishment. And your son's ladybug project is great too. I loved the ladybug clock!!
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Blessings
How fun! They both did a great job!
I just love the kids projects. They both did such a wonderful job. You must be so proud! I love the literature fair idea. I wish we had one around here. I think it is a great way to get the kids reading and showing off creativity. Congratulations!
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I love this idea! Now you've got my brain juices flowing... shall I consider organizing something like this for our group? HHmmmm...
I'll probably bail and just do it with our family on a smaller scale.
THANKS!
That looks like LOADS of fun!!
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What a great way to share books! I bet they learned about some new books they would like to read at the fair.