Simple Studies: Poetry and Color
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- Review due · Low
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Celebrate the wonder of color and creation with your Pre-K–6th grade students—no prep needed!<br><br><i>Simple Studies: Colors</i> is a Charlotte Mason-inspired guide built around the poetry of <em>Hailstones and Halibut Bones</em> by Mary O’Neill. Each lesson explores color, emotion, scripture, and creativity through gentle, family-style learning.<br><br> For Grades Pre-K–6 | <b>This is a digital only resource</b> | Other book(s) required<br>Published by: Simple Studies<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Simple-Studies-Poetry-Color-FINAL.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Sample</a><br><br><i>Simple Studies: Colors</i> invites students to experience the beauty of God’s creation through the lens of color and poetry. Based on <em>Hailstones and Halibut Bones</em> by Mary O’Neill, this gentle guide helps children explore emotion, imagery, and truth through 12 open-and-go lessons divided by grade level.<br><br><b>Each lesson includes:</b><br><ul><li>A short poem from <em>Hailstones and Halibut Bones</em></li><li>Narration and discussion prompts</li><li>Bible verse dictation and scripture reflection</li><li>Real-life “Colors in Nature” journaling images</li><li>Hand-drawn coloring pages</li><li>Copywork and writing guidance</li><li>Review questions</li></ul><br><b>Additional resources include:</b><br><ul><li>Lesson variations for Pre-K–K, 1st–3rd, and 4th–6th grades</li><li>Picture booklists for each color and theme</li><li>Noah’s Ark and rainbow-themed Christian picture booklists</li></ul><br><b>Subjects covered include:</b><br><ul><li>Color theory, literature, and art</li><li>Narration, dictation, and copywork</li><li>Nature journaling and biblical history</li><li>Character development and scripture study</li></ul>All printables included—just add <em>Hailstones and Halibut Bones</em> by Mary O’Neill.
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- Step Up For Students
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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