🔎 Sherlock Homeschooling 🔍 |🦊 The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night 🦊| Family Literature and Activity Guide

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night Literature Study from Sherlock Homeschooling is an easy-to-use picture book companion for your homeschool. Created by Hannah Ward, M.Ed., this unit study helps families connect through shared learning experiences. All Sherlock Homeschooling resources are secular, academic, and research-based.

📚 What’s Inside? 📚

This printable PDF contains companion activities for the book:

Title: The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

Author: (traditional folksong)

Illustrator: Peter Spier

Date Published: 2014

Book Type: Fiction - Picture Book

What is this book about?

This book tells the story of a fox who travels through the New England countryside to find dinner for his family. The book is filled with illustrations that show the beautiful fall scenes and farm animals in the area.

The story is written in a folk song style with rhyming and repetition, making it enjoyable to read aloud. Sheet music for the song is provided in the back of the book.

The book features colorful pictures and is a great example of children's literature that combines poetry with storytelling. It’s a Caldecott Honor book, which means it’s recognized for its outstanding illustrations.

PDF Includes:

Book Summary
Illustration Guide
Vocabulary Guide
Discussion Guide
Activity: Sing “Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night”
Activity: Fox Research
Activity: STEM Challenge - Protecting Livestock from Foxes
Activity: Design a Family Fox Den

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👩‍🏫 About the Author 👩‍🏫

Hannah Ward, M.Ed., is the homeschool mom and educational designer behind Sherlock Homeschooling and Little House Kindergarten. With years of experience teaching students from preschool to university, Hannah’s work is grounded in research-based principles and is designed to empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Technology and Instructional Design, as well as a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership.

Hannah is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership and English. She lives in the Ozarks with her husband and three children, where she continues to create inspiring curriculum resources that support global literacy and community education.