Capture student's attention in the engaging art projects, unique writing assignments, and multi-sensory, hands-on activities in this unique and interactive book companion to the bestselling book Nim's Island by Wendy Orr. Perfect for kids of multiple ages and abilities.

This resource is:

• Low prep- just print and go!

• Perfect for a homeschooling unit study

• Easy for a sub to use

• Perfect to build independence and confidence

• Excellent for kids with dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism, or remedial writers without feeling baby-ish

• High interest and developmentally appropriate for kids of multiple ages and abilities!

Included inside this resource you will find:

• Over 180 pages

• 16 pages of vocabulary matches- one from each chapter!

• 17 pages of book comprehension questions ranging from technical aspects about the book to questions about each chapter.

• 35 pages of fine motor clay fun where students create pictures and words from the book.

• 20+ engaging writing activities

• 5+ fun hands on art projects, specifically created for different ages and abilities including a themed crown,

• Plus syllable count from words in the book, a Venn diagram comparing the book to the movie, chapter summary, a book review, map activities, tracing and dot to dot pages, step-by-step drawing, a basic research project, summarization anchor charts, spin and write, spelling fun and more!

• Answer sheets included!

Plus the author and/or publisher gives permission for use of their book before a book companion is ever created by Backyard Academy. Ethics you can trust, resources you will enjoy.

A perfect alternative to baby-ish and boring writing and comprehension activities. Learning has never been easier!

This product can be used:

• As homework

• As a unit study

• With multiple ages and abilities

• As part of homeschool curriculum

• With subs

• As extension activities

• As a read-along with the book

• As bell ringers and for early finishers

• Over and over again, year after year!

See what other teachers are saying about products from Backyard Academy:

Nicky says "So much fun!"

Novels Over Basals says "My students love this for quiet time. It kept them engaged as they recentered themselves after lunch."

Allison says "... It's not easy motivating him to practice his writing but these worksheets did the trick!"

KC Tutoring says "Very engaging!"

Lori S. says "... Was able to use with a variety of ages!"

Questions? Please let me know! Please note that all resource are for classroom use only. Additionally, please note that this product is not affiliated with Minecraft or Mojang Studios in any way.

Created by a homeschooling mother of three, a Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood Intervention specialist, specialist in child development, and a kid lit author, Backyard Academy is dedicated to providing fun and educational resources for children of multiple developmental stages. Our approach is designed to fit kids of multiple ages and abilities. Whether your student(s) thrive in a bustling classroom or in a quiet homeschool environment (or anywhere in between!), our resources are designed to accommodate their individual style of learning. We believe in empowering every child to learn in a way that works best for them and reject the notion of a one-size-fits-all learning experience. Cookie cutters are awesome for cookies but have no place in education.