A literature based cross-curricular topic pack/unit study to accompany Katie Morag & the New Pier by Mairi Hedderwick.
ISBN: 978-0099220824 (Picture book not included.)

Set on the imaginary Isle of Struay in the Hebrides off the coast of Scotland, Katie Morag & the New Pier is one of a series of books that Mairi Hedderwick wrote whilst living on the real Isle of Coll. Katie Morag is a little girl whose family runs the island's only shop and Post Office. Life is about to change as a new pier is being built. Katie Morag is very excited, but some people are not so happy about the impending change.

This Picture Book Explorers topic pack takes you to the Hebrides, Scotland and provides the opportunity to -
- develop creative writing skills through exploration of the text and pictures
- explore the importance of illustrations
- develop craft skills
- explore civil engineering through science experiments and maths activities
- try regional recipes and much more.

Inside each downloadable project pack you will find a complete cross-curricular unit study covering geography, history, English language, art, STEM and more. Take your family on a tailored learning adventure with Picture Book Explorers, flexible unit studies for families. Suggested age range 5 to 10 years.

This 45-page pack includes:
~ instructions for over 20 short lessons
~ all necessary printables including fact sheets, minibooks, maps, flags & timeline
~ supply list
~ book & film go-along suggestions.

Suggested age range: 5 to 10
Number of pages: 45
Format: pdf