DISNEY’S TANGLED/RAPUNZEL APPENDIX TO USE WITH
YEAR 1: WEEKS 7-8
ELEMENTS OF FUN LEARNING
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links and links for my Usborne Store. This is the Disney’s Tangled/Rapunzel Appendix: Year 1: Weeks 7-8 to use with Elements of Fun Learning Curriculum.
APPENDIX A – ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY LEVEL
APPENDIX B – QUESTIONS TO USE WITH READING BOOKS
APPENDIX C – PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES
APPENDIX D – RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS
APPENDIX E – RECIPES AND FOOD SUGGESTIONS
APPENDIX F – TOYS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES
APPENDIX G – FIELD TRIP SUGGESTIONS
APPENDIX H – ADDITIONAL ITEMS
APPENDIX A ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY LEVEL
BEGINNER:
Reading: Rapunzel
Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut: I love this book, but it is a book that some children might not understand. (Ages 4-8: I think this book can be used by a child up to age 12) http://amzn.to/2gGxBy9
Fairy Tale Comics: Classics Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists by Chris Duffy (Ages 6-12) http://amzn.to/2xO9BCk
Disney’s Tangled – Little Golden Book http://amzn.to/2xGspQz
Rapunzel by Rachel Isadora (Ages 4-6) This version is a Brothers Grimm version, but Rachel’s illustrations are set in Africa. A delightful version sure to entertain all children. http://amzn.to/2gkwB61
Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinksy (beautifully illustrated) https://amzn.to/2KUj1jc
Rapunzel Illustrated by Dorothee Duntze https://amzn.to/2ktbP2A
Rapunzel Illustrated by Maja Dusikova https://amzn.to/2xfo8Zt
Usborne Book of Fairy Tales for Bedtime https://r5419.myubam.com/p/3710/fairy-tales-for-bedtime
Usborne Illustrated Grimms Fairy Tales (Ages 8 and up) https://r5419.myubam.com/p/1238/illustrated-grimms-fairy-tales
Reading: Step Into Reading Books (Tangled)
Step Into Reading: Level 1:
Step Into Reading: Level 2:
Health
Probability
That’s a Possibility: A Book About What Might Happen
History/Geography
P is for Poland by Agnieszka Mrowczynska (Ages 4-8) http://amzn.to/2hIwA8q
Poland by Sean McCollum https://amzn.to/2LuHcG6
Poland Julie Murray https://amzn.to/2KYcRhU
Character
Brave Irene by William Steig (Ages 4-8) Irene shows determination and perseverance when she delivers a dress to the duchess. http://amzn.to/2z9w9v9
Flight School by Lita Judge (Ages 4-8) Story about a penguin who is determined to fly. http://amzn.to/2zowTxj
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton
Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton https://amzn.to/2KWwR4J
Science
Biology – Genetics:
Beginner: You are Unique: An Introduction to Genetics by Baby Professor Books https://amzn.to/2JaiRqP
Family Tree:
Me and My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney (Ages 3-7) https://amzn.to/2IMiKCo
My Family Tree and Me by Dusan Petricic (Ages 3-7) https://amzn.to/2KX8W55
Physics – Simple Machines:
Usborne 365 Science Experiments p. 94 Make a Water Wheel and p. 102-103 Simple Machines
Simple Machines: Let’s Read and Find Out by D.J. Ward (ages 4-8) https://amzn.to/2IQpqeK
The Science Book of Machines by Neil Ardley https://amzn.to/2IQpvPA
The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines by Kelly Doudna (K-4) https://amzn.to/2KXRspg
How Do You Lift a Lion by Robert Wells https://amzn.to/2GTgZNS
Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys by David Adler https://amzn.to/2KWjXna
Gears Go, Wheels Roll by Mark Weakland https://amzn.to/2IN2cu9
Music
Chopin by Mike Venezia https://amzn.to/2IPJKBb
INTERMEDIATE:
Reading
Rapunzel’s Guide to All Things Brave, Creative
Health
Probability
What are the Odds? By Mike Orkin
History/Geography
If not read previously – Who Were the Brothers Grimm by Avery Reed (Ages 8-12) http://amzn.to/2yAu6zT
Poland (Countries Around the World)
Science
Biology – Genetics
Intermediate: The Laws of Genetics and Gregor Mendel by Fred Bortz https://amzn.to/2J8KXT7
Gregor Mendel: Father of Genetics by Roberg Klare https://amzn.to/2LvwwXS
Genealogy
The Family Tree Detective by Ann Douglas (grades 2-7) https://amzn.to/2xiwYWo
Climbing your Family Tree by Ira Wolfman (Ages 12-17) https://amzn.to/2Lyiswv
Physics – Simple Machines:
Usborne 365 Science Experiments p. 94 Make a Water Wheel and p. 102-103 Simple Machines
Simple Machines: Wile E. Coyote SMASH by Mark Weakland (ages 8-14) https://amzn.to/2J8Mo3X
Janice VanCleave’s Physics for Every Kid Chapter on Simple Machines https://amzn.to/2sadSNa
The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines by Kelly Doudna https://amzn.to/2KXRspg
Music
Lives of the Musicians by Kathleen Krull & Kathryn Hewitt, Chopin p. 31 https://amzn.to/2GVTPXq
Stories of the Great Composers by June Montgomery and Maurice Hinson – Chopin https://amzn.to/2IS3XSy
ADVANCED:
Reading
Doomed Queen Anne by Carolyn Meyer This book does have some language that is common in that era but may be considered “bad language” today (example: bastard to mean an illegitimate child).
Health
Probability:
The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives: Leonard Mlodinow The Role of Chance in our Lives
History/Geography
Old Polish Traditions in the Kitchen and at the Table by Maria Lemnis https://amzn.to/2KWFImQ
Science
Biology – Genetics
Genetics: The Usborne Introduction to Genes & DNA
Gregor Mendel by Simon Mawer https://amzn.to/2xfiCpt
The Monk in the Garden by Robin Marantz Henig https://amzn.to/2J6K1Pn
Geneaology
The Family Tree Detective by Ann Douglas (grades 2-7) https://amzn.to/2xiwYWo
Climbing your Family Tree by Ira Wolfman (Ages 12-17) https://amzn.to/2Lyiswv
Physics – Simple Machines:
Usborne 365 Science Experiments p. 94 Make a Water Wheel and p. 102-103 Simple Machines
TOPS #22 Machines (Grades 7-12) https://amzn.to/2ILuqW1
Janice VanCleave’s Physics for Every Kid Chapter on Simple Machines https://amzn.to/2sadSNa
Music
Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers by Patrick Kavanaugh (Chopin) https://amzn.to/2IS4hAK
APPENDIX B:
QUESTIONS TO USE WITH READING/LITERATURE AND HISTORY BOOKS DISNEY’S RAPUNZEL/TANGLED APPENDIX
WEEK 7-8:
THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
This book was written by Ernest Hemingway. It is about a fisherman who goes 84 days without catching a fish. He is determined to catch one and he faithfully goes out every day in search of his fish.
What is the old man’s name? What is a skiff? Find the path of the Gulf Stream. Where is Havana? Who is Manolin?
The sail was patched with flour sacks. Look online for old flour sacks, and explain how people would use them – dresses, dish cloths, etc.
P. 22 Find the Canary Island
P. 32 aqua means “bad water”; Portuguese man of war is often called a jellyfish. What type of Fish is the old man trying to catch.
Additional Questions for this book can be found at the following website
APPENDIX C: PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES
BIBLE: My Favorite Bible App is Bible for Kids by You Version
Free Preschool Worksheets: https://rufflesandrainboots.com/tangled-movie-night/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare
APPENDIX D
RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS IN WALT DISNEY WORLD AND DISNEYLAND, CA
RIDES:
While there are currently no rides at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, CA, there is a Tangled Tower. At Walt Disney World, in the Magic Kingdom, there are restrooms in the area between Fantasyland and Liberty Square. Make sure to check out the lanterns at night in this area.
CHARACTER MEET AND GREETS:
DISNEYLAND: Meet Rapunzel at Princess Fairytale Hall
Watch Tangled at the Royal Theater in Fantasyland
WALT DISNEY WORLD:
Meet Rapunzel at Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland
Meet Rapunzel and Flynn at the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno on the Boardwalk
See Rapunzel and Flynn on the Float during the Festival of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom
APPENDIX E
RECIPES AND FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Books:
Authentic Polish Cooking by Marianna Dworak http://amzn.to/2kRM4M2
Cooking the Polish Way by Danuta Zamojska Hutchins http://amzn.to/2hIEVc7
Polska: New Polish Cooking by Zuza Zak A contemporary take on Polish cooking. The author has some interesting version of pierogies. This is a “get from the library” book, unless you are a cookbook collector. http://amzn.to/2xHivhn
Polish & Russian: The Classic Cookbook by Lesley Chamberlain https://amzn.to/2JaTsgK
Borscht
Tomato and Onion Salad
Rutabagas and carrots
Pierogies
Roast Stuffed Fish
Cabbage Rolls
Barley soup
As seen in Tangled:
Hazelnut Soup – https://www.momadvice.com/post/hazelnut-soup-recipe
Cookies
APPENDIX F – GAMES AND TOYS
Rock Climbing Wall
Towers
Lantern Festivals
Release your own paper lanterns: CAUTION: Consult with your local fire marshall to ensure flying sky lanterns are permitted in your area. You should use these wish lanterns in open air in order to keep safe.
Mill with a water wheel
Online “Field Trips” – See Days 6-10
APPENDIX G – FIELD TRIP SUGGESTIONS
Polish Board Games:
- Race to Rhine
- Robinson Crusoe: Adventure of the Cursed Island
- SuperFarmer
- Dobble
- Splendor
- Imperial Settlers
- Theomacy
Polish Games to Play:
- Serso https://culture.pl/en/article/the-games-that-made-us-polish Video of 2 people playing Serso. Each player holds a stick and tries to catch a ring the other player tosses.
- Bottle Seals
- Polish Horseshoes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_horseshoes
APPENDIX H – ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Genetic Options
BLOOD TESTS and DNA TESTS:
Some people may object to genetic DNA testing. This is a personal preference for each family. Some families prefer not to have their children tested for the following reasons:
- They do not want their children to have DNA results in the hands of a corporation who can then sell or use those results against them.
- If insurance companies get those results, will people be denied services?
- Privacy, Privacy, Privacy
POLISH WEBSITES
Culture: https://culture.pl/en
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