Sleeping In A Sack: Camping Activities for Kids (Acitvities for Kids)
What’s inside...
An introduction to camping that covers all the essentials, including gear, safety, activities, and recipes. Learn how to plan an adventurous camping trip, whether it's a night in the backyard or two weeks in the woods. Find out how to choose a tent, prepare dutch-oven dinners, sing camp songs, identify stars, and more. With lively illustrations, diagrams, and packing lists, this handbook is your comprehensive guide to enjoying the great outdoors.
Age
7-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite camping activity described in the book and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they were setting up their campsite?
Can you imagine what you would see, hear, and smell if you were in the outdoors like the kids in the book?
If you could create a new camping activity, what would it be and how would you play it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe their thoughts vividly, asking them to use their senses like sight, sound, and smell to express what camping might be like for them. Relate personal family camping experiences or plans to their responses to deepen the connection. Validate their feelings and thoughts as they discuss different aspects of their favorite camping activities, and collaboratively brainstorm new ideas to enrich their understanding and excitement about outdoor adventures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book demonstrates the importance of taking responsibility through various camping scenarios where children must take care of their belongings and environment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by managing their school supplies, cleaning their rooms, and helping in household chores.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the camping activities, children in the story must work together to set up tents and prepare meals, illustrating the value of cooperation and teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson is transferable to group projects at school, teamwork in sports, and collaborating with siblings at home.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: Respect for the environment is a key theme as the characters learn to interact with nature carefully and leave no trace behind.
Real-World Application: Children can practice this lesson by participating in recycling programs, conserving water, and maintaining clean parks and public spaces.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book portrays characters encountering and resolving various challenges, such as dealing with unexpected weather or navigating through unknown paths.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these problem-solving skills in dealing with personal obstacles, such as resolving conflicts with friends or facing academic challenges.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: The characters in the book gain independence by making decisions and caring for themselves during the camping trip.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to make independent choices in their hobbies, studies, and social interactions.