Hank and the Woods Behind the Fence

Hank and the Woods Behind the Fence Companion Guide

for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers

“Beyond every fence lies more than a forest—there is a quiet mystery waiting to be noticed, a wisdom hidden in small things, and an invitation for the heart to awaken to wonder.” — Barb Casper

Title: Hank and the Woods Behind the Fence Companion Guide
Author: Barb Casper
Description: Step deeper into the wonder of Hank and the Woods Behind the Fence with this thoughtfully designed companion guide that invites young readers to explore not only the world around them, but the deeper meanings hidden within it.

Created for families, classrooms, and small reading groups, this guide transforms the story into a journey of discovery, reflection, and quiet awakening. Through weekly lessons, nature-based activities, observation prompts, and meaningful discussions, children are encouraged to notice the small signs, listen closely, and consider the unseen wisdom woven through the natural world.

Inside, readers will discover:

• A thoughtful introduction to the guide’s purpose and who it serves best

• Simple guidance for using the companion in a meaningful, intentional way

• A quick story snapshot to ground the journey

• Gentle lessons on safety, stewardship, and respectful care for the world around us

• Four weeks of guided exploration connected to the unfolding discoveries in the story

• Reflection activities centered on rules, choices, and the calming power of speaking truth out loud

• A hands-on Explorer’s Kit project that encourages readiness, awareness, and wonder

• A neighborhood mapping activity that helps children recognize the life, purpose, and patterns all around them

• Nature observation experiences featuring creatures like lizards, woodpeckers, ants, and squirrels as teachers in attentiveness and curiosity

• Invitations to notice tracks, water, signs, and the deeper realization that nature often whispers what we most need to learn

• Vocabulary and writing exercises that strengthen both language and thoughtful expression

• Additional exercises for reflection, comprehension, and personal connection

• Printable charts, worksheets, and reusable pages to support the journey

• Extra discussion questions for deeper conversations about meaning, mystery, and discovery

• Coloring pages for creative reflection

• A family send-home letter to extend the experience beyond the page

More than a workbook, this companion guide is an invitation for children to slow down, pay attention, and encounter the quiet wonder that lives just beyond the fence. It nurtures literacy, observation, emotional awareness, and a sense of reverence for the natural world—helping children see that every path, every creature, and every moment may hold a lesson waiting to be uncovered.
Pages: 44
Dimensions: 8.5” x 11”
Keywords: Hank and the Woods Behind the Fence companion guide, children’s book companion guide, nature study companion for kids, home-school nature study activities, printable nature worksheets for kids, outdoor observation and activities for children, storybook unit study for home-school, nature walk activity book for kids, forest animal learning activities, nature study companion guide
Downloadable: Digital file is available for instant download and printing after purchase.

License: Personal use only. No resale.

Please Note: This product is non-returnable and non-refundable once downloaded.