Shell – Child of the Redwoods

Skip to content

This Week
Curriculum
- Themes
- Foundations
Lesson Explorer
Courses
Coaching
Community
More

This Week
Curriculum
- Themes
- Foundations
Lesson Explorer
Courses
Coaching
Community
More

Cacti

Welcome to Cacti
Cave Literature Connection
Cacti Inspirational Art
What Grows in the Desert?
Up from the Roots
How Does the Cactus Hold Water?
Cacti and Counters
Spines of all Shapes and Sizes
Shapes in the Sand
Visual Recipe: Desert Foods
Spines are SHARP!
Where in the World are the Deserts?
Creative Cactus Prints!
Your Oasis
Socialization and Sibling

Wood

Welcome to Wood
Wood Literature Connection
Wood Inspirational Art
Native Trees by Continent
From Wood to Paper
Cutting Board Polishing
The Woodworker’s Tools
Fantastic Fasteners
Collect and Count!
Gorgeous Grains
Constructive Collage
Hardwoods and Softwoods
Rough and Smooth
Resilience
Family Meetings

River

Welcome to River
River Literature Connection
River Inspirational Art
Famous Rivers of the World
Making Your Own River
Watercolor Wisdom
Real Life: River Word Problems
Sink or Float
River Community: The Cocama People of Peru (Read and Learn)
Breakfast Berry Wild Rice
Fold, Fold, Fold Your Boat
River Walk
River Rescue
Your Child, The Chef
Embracing the Unexpected

Sports

Welcome to Sports
Sports Literature Connection
Sports Inspirational Art
Great Gear
Scrub Those Stains!
Competitive Courtesy
Art (on a Roll)
Get Bouncing
The Roots of Lacrosse: Read and Learn
Athletes and Anthems: Olympic Theme Songs
Soccer Ball Geometry
Obstacle Course Relay Race!
Chex Mix
Taking Action
Movement

Jellyfish

Welcome to Jellyfish
Jellyfish Literature Connection
Jellyfish Inspirational Art
Parts of a Jellyfish
What Can You See?
No Eyes to See With
Bioluminescent Beauties
So Much Water!
Phylum Cnidaria
The Motion of the Ocean
From Egg to Jellyfish: The Life Cycle of a Jellyfish
Strawberry Jelly
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
Simplicity
Morning Routines

Moon

Welcome to Moon
Moon Literature Connection
Moon Inspirational Art
Goodnight, Room!
Only a Paper Moon
It’s Just a Phase!
Charting the Moon
One Small Step
Creating Craters
Astronomers and Astronauts
Katherine Johnson’s Incredible Angles
Walking After Midnight
Delicate Harvest Moons
Evening Routines
Cozy Up

Heal

Welcome to Heal
Heal Literature Connection
Heal Inspirational Art
Family First Aid Kit
The Beauty of Imperfection
Smelling Herbs
Healing Herbs
Goodbye Germs
Growing Bacteria
Hurray for Antibiotics
It’s an Emergency
Taking Your Temperature
Soothing Chicken Soup
Reparenting
Raising Our Children the Montessori Way

Sweet

Welcome to Sweet
Sweet Literature Connection
Sweet Inspirational Art
From Egg to Honey Bee
Honey Rose Hand Cream
Graceful Gifting
Flowers of the World
So Many Sweeteners!
Testing Your Tastebuds
How Sweet Is It?
Rock Candy Chemistry
Perfect Pink Paint!
Sweet Beet Pancakes
The Development of Compassion and Kindness
Admiration

Drum

Welcome to Drum
Drum Literature Connection
Drum Inspirational Art
Your Child’s Unique Personality
Rhythm Parade
Rhythm

Mud

Welcome to Mud
Mud Literature Connection
Mud Inspirational Art
How to Tell Children Where Babies Come From
Genuine
Balanced Compost

Fly

Welcome to Fly
Fly Literature Connection
Fly Inspirational Art
Uplift
Offering More Freedom and Choices

Shell

Welcome to Shell
Shell Literature Connection
Shell Inspirational Art
From Scribbling to Doodling
Confidence

Camp

Welcome to Camp
Camp Literature Connection
Camp Inspirational Art
Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Why Humans Camp
Setting Up Camp: Exploring Prepositions
Lighting a Candle
The Green Grass Grows
Ready or Knot
Map Math
Baking in the Sun
Camp Bracelets
Scroggin
Should They Obey Us

Sun

Welcome to Sun
Sun Literature Connection
Sun Inspirational Art
Celebration of Life
Layers of the Sun
Super Sun Protection!
Solar Thermic Bottles
The Sun Shines: A Verb Game
Let the Sun Make Its Mark
Sun Deities and Mythology
DIY Sundial
Counting the Solar Calendar
Bright Fruit Soup
What is the Montessori Method Exctly
Happiness

Folk

Welcome to Folk
Folk Literature Connection
Folk Inspirational Art
How Folks Say Hello
Flags and Their Origins
Oshibana
Fabulous Folk Music
Barn Dance Command Cards
Tarantellas and Tambourines
Exploring Symmetry
Stone Soup: A Play
Practical Pigments
Visual Recipe: Stone Soup
Generosity
Character Building That Actually Works

Bone

Welcome to Bone
Bone Pacing Guide
Bone Literature Connection
Bone Inspirational Art
Parts of a Skeleton
Skelly Says
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Whose Bones Are These?
Counting Bones
Marie Curie’s Amazing X-Rays
The Timeline of You
Cempasúchil–Paper Marigolds
Flower Arranging
Atole
Purposeful Reading

Stone

Welcome to Stone
Stone Literature Connection
Stone Inspirational Art
Stones by Size
Water Painting
Finding Balance
Classifying Rocks
Make a Sedimentary Rock
Notable Rock Formations by Continent
Carving Rock Formations
Grinding with a Mortar and Pestle
Shapes That Make Pyramids
Homemade Hummus
The Moral Education That’s Been Missing
Perseverance

Craft

Welcome to Craft
Craft Pacing Guide
Craft Literature Connection
Craft Inspirational Art
Card Making
Whimsical Weaving
Exploring Crafts
Folding Napkins
Coil Pots
Metal Pin Punching
Möbius Strip Scarf
Candle Making
Wrapping Up a Gift
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Contribution
Creativity and the Child

Frozen

Welcome to Frozen
Frozen Pacing Guide
Frozen Literature Connect
Frozen Inspirational Art
The Polar Regions
Polar Animals Classification
Polar Opposites
Odd vs. Even
Parts of a Harp Seal
Make an Iceberg
Keeping Warm
Aurora Pastels
Snowflake Patterns
Froyo Berry Bark
Plan – Winter 2023
Hyperactivity and All Things ADHD

Adorn

Welcome to Adorn
Adorn Pacing Guide
Adorn Literature Connection
Adorn Inspirational Art
Outfit Conjunctions
How We Adorn Ourselves
Adorned with Spheres
How Many Beads?
Leafy Leis
Fruity Bracelet
Dazzling Gems
Favorite Fragrances
Expressive Skin
Tablescaping
Adorn Language Extension
Commitment
Regulating Screen Time

Babies

Welcome to Babies
Babies Pacing Guide
Babies Literature Connection
Babies Inspirational Art
Babies In Action
Babies on the Move
What Babies Need
Baby Washing
Little Hands Can
A-You’re Adorable
One Baby. Many Babies!
In the Womb
Baby is Soooo BIG!
Baked Sweet Potato
Babies Language Extension
Respect
Refreshing Our Spaces

Jump

Welcome to Jump
Jump Pacing Guide
Jump Literature Connection
Jump Inspirational Art
Collecting Pond Water
Gradations of Green
Parts of a Frog
Life Cycle of the Frog
How Far Can You Jump?
Frogs on a Log
Floating Lily Pads
Jump Rope Rhymes
Paint Like Monet
Lily Pad Hopscotch
Jump Language Extension
Morning Larks: Starting Your Day Right
Plan – Spring 2023

Island

Welcome to Island
Island Pacing Guide
Island Literature Connection
Island Inspirational Art
Exploring Islands & Archipelagos
Isle of Dough
Islands Research
Island-Loving Animals
Read & Learn: Coral Atoll Islands
Island Language Extension
Crescents and Ovals
Counting Coconuts
Palm Fronds
Tasty Tropical Fruits
Please Pass the Rice and Peas
Night Owls: Winding Down the Day
Appreciation

Dive

Welcome to Dive
Dive Pacing Guide
Dive Literature Connection
Dive Inspirational Art
Wonders of the Sea
How Whales Communicate
It’s Actually One Big Ocean
Ocean Map
Blowhole Painting
Would a Whale Fit In Your House?
Baleen is a Sieve
Evolution of Whales Timeline
Read & Learn: A Powerful Dolphin
Krill Good Taco Bar
Dive Language Extension
Learning Together: Sibling Issues
Trust

Erupt

Welcome to Erupt
Erupt Pacing Guide
Erupt Literature Connection
Erupt Inspirational Art
Volcanoes Around the World
Eruption!
The Floor Is Lava
What Makes Orange?
I Might Explode!
Ring of Fire
Cinder Cone Volcano
Actually, It’s a Frustum
Interjections
Lava Soup
Erupt Poetry Extension
Erupt Language Extension
Roadschooling

Magnetic

Welcome to Magnetic
Magnetic Pacing Guide
Magnetic Literature Connection
Magnetic Inspirational Art
Magnetic or Non-Magnetic
Magnetic Scavenger Hunt
How Many Do You Hear?
Magically Magnetic Painting
Made with Magnets
Magnetizing Steel
Make a Compass
Detective Fishing Game
Magnetic Cereal
Blackstrap BBQ Sauce
Magnetic Poetry Extension
Magnetic Language Extension
2023-2024 Annual Planning

Oak

Welcome to Oak
Oak Pacing Guide
Oak Literature Connection
Oak Inspirational Art
Acorn to Oak: A Tree’s Life Cycle
Be a Woodpecker
I Spy an Oak Leaf
My Family Tree
Butterfly Branch
Wise and Strong
Count, Group, and Tally
Nut-Gathering Squirrel Game
Which Trees Are These?
Soft Cinnamon Apples
Oak Poetry Extension
Oak Language Extension
Scavenger Hunt

Web

Welcome to Web
Web Pacing Guide
Web Literature Connection
Web Inspirational Art
The Arachnid Mysteries
Make It Stick
Hidden Beacons
Don’t Eat Me
Radiant Spirals
Parts of a Golden Silk Orb Weaver
Egg Sac Yarn Ball
Sidewalk Spider
Sculpt a Spidey
Golden Milk
Web Poetry Extension
Web Language Extension
Nervous System

Dinosaur

Welcome to Dinosaur
Dinosaur Pacing Guide
Dinosaur Literature Connection
Dinosaur Inspirational Art
The Age of Dinosaur
Draw-a-Saurus
Letter Fossils
Fossilized Soap
What We Eat
Pangea
Now These Are Big Feet
Stago-size This
Fossil Fuels
Roasted Little Tree
Dinosaur Poetry Extension
Dinosaur Language Extension
Plan – Winter 2023

Symphony

Welcome to Symphony
Symphony Pacing Guide
Symphony Literature Connection
Symphony Inspirational Art
Symphonic Art
Composers Who Wrote Symphonies
Animal Tempo
Instruments of the Orchestra
Conducting an Orchestra
Hoot a Straw
Rainbow Doodle Notes
Composing Music
A Performance
Symphonic Salad
Symphony Poetry Extension
Symphony Language Extension
Spirituality

Climb

Welcome to Climb
Climb Pacing Guide
Climb Literature Connection
Climb Inspiration Art
Tree Trekkers
Parts of a Mountain Goat
Mountaineer Gear
Summit Showdown
Noun Nonsense
Topographical Maps
Pangea Puzzles
Number Ladders
The Sky’s the Limit
Mashed Potato Mountains
Climb Poetry Extension
Climb Language Extension
Friendships

Pigment

Welcome to Pigment
Pigment Pacing Guide
Pigment Literature Connection
Pigment Inspirational Art
Color Mixer!
Monochromatic Color Hunt
Exploring Prisms
Imagine a Rainbow
Tracing Waves
Concentric Rainbow Art
Nature-Made Pigments
Egg Tempera Paint
Melanin, the Greatest Pigment
Purple Soup
Pigment Poetry Extension
Pigment Language Extension
Plan – Spring 2024

Peaceful

Welcome to Peaceful
Peaceful Pacing Guide
Peaceful Literature Connection
Peaceful Inspirational Art
A Peaceful Place
A Labyrinth Journey
The Sound of Silence
Shinrin-yoku
Community Chain
Change the World: Peacemakers
This Stands for Peace
We March for Peace
Bathtime Fizzies
Alice Waters’ Carrot Soup
Peaceful Poetry Extension
Peaceful Language Extension
Bingo

Mushroom

Welcome to Mushroom
Mushroom Pacing Guide
Mushroom Literature Connection
Mushroom Inspirational Art
Sponge Squeezing
Mushroom Absorbency
Simple Sautéed Mushrooms
Parts of a Portobello
Spore Prints
Finding Fungi
Colorful Caps
Mushroom Sculpture
Like a Fairytale
Three Kingdoms
Mushroom Poetry Extension
Mushroom Language Extension
More Movement, Please

Tiny

Welcome to Tiny
Tiny Pacing Guide
Tiny Literature Connection
Tiny Inspirational Art
Nuts & Bolts
Pocket Size Sewing
Tiny Mysteries
Mammals of All Sizes
Give Me a Minute
Parts of a Tardigrade
Water Bear Segments
Particles That Love Each Other
Tiny Synonyms
Orzo Pasta Salad
Tiny Poetry Extension
Tiny Language Extension

Giant

Welcome to Giant
Giant Pacing Guide
Giant Literature Connection
Giant Inspirational Art
Biggest on Earth
Parts of an African Bush Elephant
Animals of the Savanna
Big Fan Flap
Giant Synonyms
Cityscape Collage
Golden Skyscrapers
Bean to Beanstalk Correspondence
Extremely Tall Tales
Overstuffed Sandwich
Growth Mindset
Office Hours June 2025

Invent

Welcome to Invent
Invent Pacing Guide
Invent Literature Connect
Invent Inspirational Art
Stone Tools
Make a Makerspace
Roll or Slide?
Levers at Work
Sugar Cube Village
Inventors and Their Inventions
Invented by Kids Timeline
Inventor Operations
Maker Quest
Fruity Inventions
Invent Poetry Extension
Office Hours July 2025

Farm

Annual Planning Party 2024-2025
Welcome to Farm
Farm Pacing Guide
Farm Literature Connection
Farm Inspirational Art
A Horse Says Neigh
Farm Animals in Action
Pouring Grains
Parts of a Cow
100 Sheep Count to Sleep
Cheese Fit for a Farmer
Farm Equipment
Grammar Farm
Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s Market Wraps
Farm Poetry Extension
Office Hours August 2024

Bounty

Welcome to Bounty
Bounty Pacing Guide
Bounty Literature Connection
Bounty Inspirational Art
Eat a Rainbow
Peel a Veggie
Dry Bean Soup
Living Art
The Root of Life
Parts of a Pinto Bean
Estimating an Apple
Native Produce by Continent
Appetizing Alliteration
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups
Bounty Poetry Extension
Office Hours September 2024

Cave

Welcome to Cave
Cave Pacing Guide
Cave Literature Connection
Cave Inspirational Art
Caves Around the World
Parts of a Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Bats Say…Yummy!
Bioluminescent Glow Worms
Blind Cave Fish Meal
A Cave is a Home for Me
Growing Cave Formations
Bat Mysteries
Cave Creature Comics
Bell Pepper Cave Snacks
Cave Poetry Extension
Office Hours October 2024

Stellar

Welcome to Stellar
Stellar Literature Connection
Stellar Inspirational Art
A Silver Sparkle
The Biggest Boom
Our Solar System Map
We Live in Our Solar System
Galaxy Spin Painting
The Spinning Bucket
I Spy a Star
Our Star Is So Big!
A Star is Born
Star Fruit Snacks
Office Hours November 2024

Pirouette

Welcome to Pirouette
Pirouette Literature Connection
Pirouette Inspirational Art
Will The Real Nutcracker Please Stand Up?
Painting a Ballet
Cinnamon Spiced Nuts
Flamingoes Like to Listen
Ballet Positions
Pirouette in a Jar
Parts of a Pointe Ballet Shoe
Dancing en Pointe
Let’s Perform a Ballet!
The Language of Ballet
Office Hours December 2024

Wheel

Welcome to Wheel
Wheel Literature Connection
Wheel Inspirational Art
Wheels Make Tracks
Gotta Get Around
Paper Pinwheels
Rolling Pin Pulley
Parts of a Bicycle
Chinese Zodiac Puzzle Calendar
Prefix Power
Ferris Wheel Words
The Flag of India
Cheesy Pizzas Pinwheels
Office Hours January 2025

Coil

Welcome to Coil
Coil Literature Connection
Coil Inspirational Art
A Spring is a Thing
Animals That Curl Up
Emerald Spirals
I Love My Strong Hair
Parts of a Boa Constrictor
Anaconda Bowl
Coiling Botanicals
Quilling Paper Into Coils
The Rainbow Snake Game
Baked Rotini Casserole
Office Hours February 2025

Cloud

Welcome to Cloud
Cloud Literature Connection
Cloud Inspirational Art
Counting Cloudy Weather Days
Make a Little Cloud
I Spy Different Clouds
Simplified Water Cycle
Creative Cloud Types
Whipped Strawberry Clouds
100 Percent Chance of Rain
The Earth’s Hydrologic Cycle
Parts of a Thunderstorm
The Rain in Spain: Long A
Office Hours March 2025

Ladybug

Welcome to Ladybug
Ladybug Literature Connection
Ladybug Inspirational Art
Beetle Hunt
Ladybug Spots
Ladybug Life Cycle
Hungry, Hungry Ladybugs
Parts of a Ladybug
Ladybug Leaf Counting
Split Pea Soup
Aposematic Creatures
Ladybird Mimic Spider vs Ladybug
All Stop for the Ladybug
Office Hours April 2025

Dandelion

Welcome to Dandelion
Dandelion Literature Connection
Dandelion Inspirational Art
A Beautiful Bouquet
Painting With Flowers
Parts of a Dandelion
Flower Dissection
Edible Flowers
Flower Tea
Meet the Sunflower Family
The Scent of a Rose
A Field of Dandelions
Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic
Office Hours May 2025

Pets

Welcome to Pets
Pets Literature Connection
Pets Inspirational Art
Pet Care
Pets Around the World
Pet Rock
Pet Popularity Poll
White Rabbit Salad
Greeting a Pet with Respect
Veterinarian for a Day
Meowsical Notes
Parts of a Cat
Yarn Balls for Kitty
Office Hours June 2025

Smile

Welcome to Smile
Smile Literature Connection
Smile Inspirational Art
Mirror Polishing
Portrait of a Smile
Brush Your Teeth
Toothpaste Abrasiveness Test
Many, Many Teeth
Bubbling Microbes
Acids at Work
Crunchy Munchy Dip
Parts of a Tooth
Minerals at Work: Fluoride
Office Hours July 2025

Tide

Welcome to Tide
Tide Literature Connection
Tide Inspirational Art!
Tide Pool in a Tub
Tide Pool Creatures
The Tide Comes In
Sea Anemone Seascape
Seaweed Sensory Bowl
Purple Sea Urchin Sculpture
Ollie Eats!
Parts of a Sea Star
An Echinoderm
Avocado Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Office Hours August 2025

Apple

Welcome to Apple
Apple Literature Connection
Apple Inspirational Art!
A Perfectly Polished Apple
Comparing Apples to Apples
Seed to Apple: A Tree’s Life Cycle
Dehydrating Apples
Picking Apples
A is for Apple
Happy Applesauce
Parts of an Apple
Apple Origins
Apple Oxidation
Office Hours September 2025

Howl October 2025 Small Icon

Howl

Welcome to Howl
Howl Literature Connection
Howl Inspirational Art!
Wolves Howling at the Moon
Humans Howl!
Cooperating Like a Pack
The Story of Dogs
Coyote Trickster Mask
Parts of a Wolf Pack
Wolf Pack Matching Fractions
Parts of a Gray Wolf
Wolves: Irregular Plurals
Full Moons Breakfast
Howl Office Hours October 2025

Stitch November 2025 Square

Stitch

Welcome to Stitch
Stitch Literature Connection
Stitch Inspirational Art!
Simple Sewing Tools
A Little Lacing
Fabulous Fabrics
Quilt Block Collage
Tumbling Blocks
Which Stitch?
Stitching Inch by Inch
T-Shirt Tote
Threaded Dot to Dot
Threaded Veggie Kabobs

Train December 2025 Square

Train

Welcome to Train
Train Literature Connection
Train Inspirational Art!
Train Station Roleplay
Speedy Slope
Railroad Track Tape Resist
Traveling Locomotives
All Aboard
Snack Train
Rail Car Classification
Parts of a Steam Locomotive
Ch-Ch-Choo Choo
Staying On the Rails

Quill January 2026 Square

Quill

Welcome to Quill
Quill Literature Connection
Quill Inspirational Art!
Making Clay Tablets
Straw Nib Dip Pen
Invisible Ink (an Acid)
Invisible Ink (a Base)
What We Write With
Illuminated Letters
Parts of a Ballpoint Pen
Keeping a Diary
Press and Print
Stamped Shortbread Cookies

Games February 2026 Square

Games

Welcome to Games
Games Literature Connection
Games Inspirational Art!
The Games We Play
Dice Race to 100
Feel the Shape
Operation Domino
Card Sharp
Puppy’s Playground Party
You Amaze Me
Parts of a Chess Set
My Own Crossword Puzzle
Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Egg March 2026 Square

Egg

Welcome to Egg
Egg Literature Connection
Egg Inspirational Art!
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
I Spy Eggs
Eggs of all Sizes
Viviparous, Oviparous & Ovoviviparous
Parts of a Chicken Egg
Eggshells in the Garden
Rubbery Egg-speriment
Southwestern Scrambled Eggs
Natural Egg Dye
Oviparous Detectives

View Categories

Shell

Activities about Shell

Welcome to Shell
Shell Literature Connection
Shell Inspirational Art
From Scribbling to Doodling
Confidence

© Child of the Redwoods | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us