Learn all about the beautiful country of Iceland with interactive, hands-on activities! Learn about the country with our placemat/poster and flag, study landmarks with full color three-part cards, and visualize locations of landmarks and cities with our map pinning. Color the Iceland coat of arms and see where Iceland is in relationship the rest of the world with the continent flag pinning & outline.
Create detailed a 3D paper model of the Hallgrímskirkja, the iconic flared church in Reykjavík, Iceland, with step-by-step instructions and paper pieces. Travel in time to learn about Vikings by making a 3D Model of a Viking longship and learn about how their designs with a detailed poster. Trace some of the early routes used in Viking exploration, discovering parts of Viking armor and making a mask of a real Viking helmet. Decode Rune-style words based on ancient rune symbols. Play the Toga Hönk (tug-a-war) and learn about different aspects of being a Viking.
Learn about Aurora Borealis and how this gorgeous phenomena works with our full color matching cards and poster. Indulge in a Aurora Borealis sensory bath. Read the story of Búkolla & The Ogre in our illustrated mini-book. Make standing paper dolls of traditional Icelandic costume, sewing traditional Icelandic patterns and design an Lopapeysa, a traditional Icelandic sweater.
Iceland is also home to the original geyser "Geysir" - learn how geysers are created as well as make your own with our fun science experiment. Study geysers around the world with our full color geyser example cards. Explore how the Blue Lagoon can dry out natural fibers including hair with a hands-on science experiment.
Iceland is known for Puffins, so learn the life cycle of this amazing bird, parts of the puffin and learning to write "puffin" with tracing work. Use little fish to "feed" the puffing to count 1-12. Learn about the Tundra with our Icelandic tundra habitat matching poster/puzzle. Match the animals to their places and learn about what makes the tundra a unique biome. Iceland is also known for many whales, so learn about some of the major ones with our beautiful whales of the world poster and illustrated cards.
Make Pönnukökur - a traditional Icelandic breakfast and learn about other interesting foods traditional to Iceland with full color examples of each. Study the Icelandic Króna (ISK) with our full color examples that can be compared and contrasted with other currencies. Learn about rich Icelandic festivals with full colored illustrated info cards.
Create your own Huldufólk or hidden people and identify the different Yule lads that come visit at Christmas. Practice the pronunciation of basic Icelandic words with full color flashcards. Create a real growing turf house with grass that really grows! Discover the cultural practices and traditions that make this country so unique! And MUCH more!
- ISBN: TBD
- 190 Pages
- Paperback, Perfect Bound
- Full Color Flashcards, Posters, Models & Activity Resources
- Step-by-Step Instructions
About Savy Activities:
Travel the world through the interactive learning activities of the Savy Activities activity book series. These hands-on resources provide parents, caregivers and educators practical ways to teach children about the world around them. Each book features a country, location or time period where subjects such as geography, history, vocabulary, reading, language, science, mathematics, music and art come alive through engaging auditory, visual and kinesthetic learning styles.
