I do believe in fairies! We do we have to grow up to pay taxes and fold laundry? I want to stay young forever. We read Classic Starts Peter Pan which is recommended for ages 7-9yrs old.
Peter Pan Unit Study Ideas
If you plan on studying pirates, explorers, mermaids, fairy tales, crocodiles, or the history of England, Peter Pan offers far too many great ideas to choose from. Here are a few favorites!
Review
Right after you read the story be sure to fill out the Peter Pan Book Review Sheet. This is a great chance to practice “Reading / Listening Comprehension” for the 3rd-5th graders. Print the free sheet by clicking on the image, fill it out, discuss, and then 3-hole punch for a Reading Binder.
Research Crocodiles
I was never a fan of alligators while we lived in Florida, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Tick-Tock the Crocodile whenever I watched the animated movie! His mannerisms were hilarious!
Research the differences between alligators and crocodiles. Share that information in the Similar Yet Different Worksheet! (alligators and crocodiles are on page 10!)
Or print a blank Animals Do / Are Worksheet! and have your student fill in the crocodile facts you have learned. Find some of these reptile books at your local library!
Learn about Food Chains!
Print the Food Chain Pack and show what a Croc eats! Did you know Jaguars win against Crocs?!
Geography
Learn about Aquatic Biomes with our Aquatic Biomes Worksheet. (a review for Classical Conversations Cycle 2)
You can also learn about the geography of Great Britain, Oceans and Seas.
Discover real pirates and explorers with our Who Was Explorers Book Review Sheets. Blackbeard is on page 4, Leif Erikson on page 10, Magellan page 12.
Be sure to add crafting to your Geography Lessons!
Make a Simple Mosaic Map or Paper Bag Map. Read these posts for easy DIY instruction.
Or just practice map skills with giant sidewalk chalk!
You can always practice mapping Europe! ChalkPastel.com for chalk Mapping tutorials.
Pirate Activities
I have already compiled a few fun Pirate Activities for kids. Incorporate some after you’ve read Peter Pan. My absolute FAVORITE hands-on activity we made when learning about pirates was our Cardboard Box Pirate Ship. What fun to get inside and learn about pirates and privateers.
You can read how I made the ship using packing boxes at Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers.
Draw Animals!
Back to the story of Peter Pan. Drawing is such a fun way to wrap up a unit study or create a cover for the entire study. Draw one of the characters from the story or draw a real animal. You can find “how to draw” tutorials easily on YouTube like we did for this crocodile. My 14yr old is a beginner artist – so I was very impressed with his crocodile! VERY IMPRESSED!!
Looking for more Book Review Sheets? I have a ton! Check them out here.