All About Tea - a mini unit study (for kids aged 4-9)
All About Tea - a mini unit study (for kids aged 4-9) π«
Turn a cup of tea into a week of learning! This 54-page printable mini unit study takes kids on a tour through tea's history (2,100 years and counting). From a discovery made in an ancient tomb, to masala chai, Γ§ay and yum cha today, it is a truly fascinating topic that will satisfy curious minds.
Enjoy tea-themed poetry, songs and verse together, have a go at writing your own, and practise writing the Chinese word for tea θΆ! There are ideas for hands-on activities like making your own herbal tea (and a tea tasting passport to record your taste tests). And for the worksheet enthusiasts amongst us, there are maths sheets, colouring sheets, word searches and two versions of a quiz with an answer key provided.
I am one of those people who enjoy a short 'how to' guide for things so I have also included a one-page parent/teacher's guide for your reference.
As a busy parent and avid learner myself, I love using materials which are comprehensive yet concise, set out neatly and attractively and spark fun and discussions in our household (and an excuse to read more books about said topic). This unit study is designed to be all these things. Easy and fun to use, inspiring, and versatile. You can pick and choose pages that you/your children are interested in, and go from there.
Originally created for my own three young kids, this unit study is designed to be used for children of different ages, capabilities and attention spans. Use it as a standalone study or a launchpad for a deeper dive into a wonderful topic which you can use as a portal into several other fascinating parts of history, geography, cooking, general knowledge and more!
What's inside:
- π Unit study β what is tea, the oldest tea ever found, a legend about Emperor Shen Nong, why all linguistic roads of tea seem to lead back to 'cha' or 'te', tea around the world, clever inventions and yum cha
- βοΈ Poetry, song & verse β poems and rhymes to read aloud together, including a translated excerpt from a poem by Chinese poet Bai Juyi and a limerick by Edward Lear
- π« Fun ideas β a tea tasting passport, caffeine-free herbal teas to make with kids, a tea-stained treasure map
- π¨ Worksheets β do you have a worksheet enthusiast in your household too? Learn to write θΆ in Chinese, and also find colouring pages, tea-themed maths, word searches and a tea quiz
- πΌοΈ Art β tea-themed paintings/artworks for observation and discussion, plus one to colour in yourself
- π Book lists β curated lists of picture books and story books
Learning areas covered:
Reading | Language Arts | History | Geography | Art | Maths | Food Technology
Details:
- Instant digital download (PDF) in a zip file
- 54 pages, full colour
- Designed for ages 4β9, adapt to suit your children's/students' needs
- Includes a parent/teacher's guide
- Print at home or use digitally
This is perfect for:
Homeschool families, teachers, anyone looking for a fun unit study, and anyone who wants an excuse to enjoy a teatime adventure with the kids in their life.
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Enjoy tea and cake with my unit study bundle
