Blue Jay Bird
Visit this site for some Blue Jay clipart. What can you learn about the Jay bird? Why did Peggy “chat” like one?
Mount Rushmore Construction
In the early stages of construction the workers were suspended by steel cables in bosun chairs which were similar to the harnesses used on horses for pulling wagons. What do you think it would be like to be suspended so high on steel cables? Visit this site and see some pictures of a more “down to earth” construction of Mount Rushmore.
Wicker Chairs
Visit this site for a look at modern wicker chairs and tables. How do you think they may have been different from the chairs and table Mrs. Potter had? Do you think the price of the chair has changed since 1935?
Alfred Nobel´s Private Library
Mrs. Potter told Peggy she had a private library of 2,000 books. Why do you think people would have a private library? How many books do you own?
Collecting Flowers
Peggy collected flowers during her walk to Mrs. Potter´s house. Visit this site to see one of the ways Peggy could preserve the flowers she collected.
Chapter Six - Meet Mrs. Potter
Peggy decided it would be more interesting to see the Potter place than go back to the cabin. Hugging her bouquet close to her heart, she started walking. After only a few steps, she came to a bend in the road. Making the turn, Peggy found herself standing in front of a big house.
Classroom Extensions
1. Have you ever seen a wicker chair? What is a wicker chair made of? How is it made?
2. Peggy chatted like a jay bird. Is there really a jay bird? Look up the word ornithology.
Newspaper Activities
1. Mrs. Potter had wicker furniture on her porch. Wicker is also popular in Florida. From The News-Journal ads, clip pictures of wicker furniture. Then, paste the furniture on the porch of a cabin you draw. Write a paragraph or poem about being on your porch, add it to your drawing and share your creation with someone special.
2. Mrs. Potter said she owned more than 2,000 books. In the Accent Section of The News-Journal, find the Mini Page that appears on November 15. It will showcase award-winning books for young people. Using it as inspiration, make a list of the books you would like to read. Share your list with friends and classmates and, if possible, trade books with each other.
Fun & Games
1. Can you find them all? Printable Word Search Puzzle
2. Help Peggy find her way to Mrs. Potter´s house! Printable Maze
3. Circle the game Peggy asked Mrs. Potter to play.
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