The upside down magic e lockhart concept refers to a popular method used in elementary education to teach children about the magic "e" rule in reading and spelling. It involves transforming CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words into CVCe (consonant-vowel-consonant-e) words by adding the magic "e" at the end of the word. The magic "e" rule states that when a word has a silent "e" at the end, the "e" changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it. For example, the word "cap" becomes "cape" and the word "pin" becomes "pine." The magic "e" at the end of these words changes the short vowel sound to a long vowel sound. The upside down magic e lockhart is a visual representation of this rule.
This book is a book that is filled with fun. The illustrations are filled with adorable bunnies and fantastic expressions all drawn-up in attractive colors. The story itself is pretty great too. It is about a rabbit who is a magicians assistant and is very good at what he does and is very happy. However, one day he gets ahold of the magicians wand and with it all the “power”. He gets a little carried away with being the boss until eventually he learns that sometimes it is better to work as a team.
Next I drew some intersecting diameter lines across my opening circle and cut them with scissors to create the triangular-tabbed opening that you see in the photo. After the paint is completely dry, remove the tape on the ends and now wrap tape around the edge of the unpainted tips to keep your white paint from crossing over on the black.
The upside down magic e lockhart is a visual representation of this rule. It consists of a chart or poster with columns for CVC words and corresponding CVCe words. The chart is divided vertically into two sections, one representing the CVC words and the other representing the CVCe words.
“Rabbit Magic” and DIY Magician’s Hat and Wand
This book is a book that is filled with fun. The illustrations are filled with adorable bunnies and fantastic expressions all drawn-up in attractive colors. The story itself is pretty great too. It is about a rabbit who is a magicians assistant and is very good at what he does and is very happy. However, one day he gets ahold of the magicians wand and with it all the “power”. He gets a little carried away with being the boss until eventually he learns that sometimes it is better to work as a team.
DIY Magicians hat and Wand
After reading this book it seemed only fitting that we make a “Beyond the Book” DIY magicians hat and wand. After all, after reading a book about magicians, don’t you ever want to be one? This hat and wand are perfect for imaginative play. You can help your kiddos re-inact the book or they can do their own story. Either way they are bound to have a lot of fun. Plus, this project is super easy and takes very few supplies.
- You only need four supplies for this craft: scissors, clear packing tape, a white colored pencil and a black posterboard
- First you need to make a circle that will fit your child’s head. You can measure their head with measuring tape or use one of their current hats. I used a hat from my toddler to find the diameter of the circle I needed then traced a small pot lid I had with the same diameter. I used a white colored pencil so I could see my lines easier. This creates the “opening circle” for your hat.
- After I did my “opening circle” I found another pot lid in my kitchen that was large enough to give me the length of rim I wanted around my hat and traced it with the “opening circle” in the center.
- Next I drew some intersecting diameter lines across my “opening circle” and cut them with scissors to create the triangular-tabbed opening that you see in the photo. This completes the rim of your hat.
- Now you need to make the top piece of your hat. To do this simply trace the same circle that you used for your “opening circle”. They need to be the same size. Then draw some of your own triangular tabs along the circumference. You can make them neat and tidy or just free-hand it like I did. All you really need are tabs to attach later.
- Cut it out around your tabs and the outside lines and your top is ready.
- For the sides of your hat all you need to do is cut a long rectangle that is the same length of the circumference of your “opening circle” and is the width that you want your height to be. Then the middle piece is ready.
- Now you are ready to connect all the pieces together. Connect the rim to the side/rectangle by folding up all your rectangular tabs and then taping them to your side/rectangle as you wrap it around the “opening circle”. The photo above is looking down into the hat after the tabs have been taped.
- The last step is to place the top on your hat. Fold in your triangle tabs on your top pice and place them inside the rim of side/rectangle that you just adhered. Tape them on the inside of your hat to secure the top. Now your done!
- This wand is vastly more simple than the hat. For supplies all you need are: a wooden dowel (mine here is 7/16″ in diameter and 14″ long), black and white nontoxic acrylic paint, painters tape, and a paintbrush.
- Tape of the ends of your dowel to cover the end sections that you want to be white in the end.
- Then paint the whole middle section of your dowel black. I did a couple of coats of paint.
- After the paint is completely dry, remove the tape on the ends and now wrap tape around the edge of the unpainted tips to keep your white paint from crossing over on the black.
- Now paint both ends of your dowel white.
- Afterwards you may want to coat with a clear nontoxic paint to seal everything and make a nice and smooth exterior.
Now you are done and ready to create some magic of your own. We love this set so much and my little guy looks so cute all dressed up as a magician that it got me thinking, wouldn’t this make the best halloween costume? I know, I know, that is FOREVER away. However, I really think it would…
If you give this Beyond the Book activity a try I’d love to hear how it goes! Share it on Instagram using hashtag #beyondthebook (I’m on Instagram as @book.nerd.mommy) or even just comment here with your thoughts. It would make my day! Or to simply save for later pin the image below.
DIY Magicians hat and Wand
The CVC section of the chart contains words like "cap," "pin," "sit," and "top." The CVCe section contains words like "cape," "pine," "site," and "hope." Each CVC word is paired with its corresponding CVCe word to show the transformation that occurs when the magic "e" is added. This visual representation helps children understand the magic "e" rule by providing a clear and concise way to see the changes that occur when the "e" is added. It allows them to make connections between the sounds of the words and the letter patterns. By using the chart, children can practice and reinforce their understanding of the magic "e" rule by identifying and creating CVCe words. The upside down magic e lockhart method is a valuable tool in teaching reading and spelling skills to young learners. It simplifies the concept of the magic "e" rule and encourages active learning by allowing children to visually see and manipulate words. This method can be used in the classroom or at home to support and enhance literacy development..
Reviews for "A Glimpse into the Upside Down: The Intriguing World of Lockhart Academy"
1. Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Upside Down Magic" by Emily Jenkins and Sarah Mlynowski. The concept seemed intriguing, with a magical school that focused on unconventional powers, but the execution fell flat for me. The characters felt underdeveloped and their actions didn't always make sense. The plot was also predictable and lacked depth. Overall, I found the book to be forgettable and would not recommend it to others.
2. Mark - 1 star - "Upside Down Magic" was a letdown for me. I had high hopes for a unique and engaging story, but it ended up being cliche and unoriginal. The writing style was simplistic and didn't capture my attention. The plot felt rushed and lacked coherence. I couldn't connect with the characters as they lacked depth and development. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written fantasy novel.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I wasn't a fan of "Upside Down Magic" by Emily Jenkins and Sarah Mlynowski. The concept of different magical abilities was interesting, but the story failed to deliver. The pacing was off, and it felt like the authors were trying to cram too much into a short book. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked complexity. The plot was predictable and didn't offer any surprises or twists. Overall, I found the book to be underwhelming and would not read it again.
4. Alex - 1 star - "Upside Down Magic" was a complete disappointment. The world-building was lacking, and the magical elements felt poorly explained. The main characters were irritating and lacked any real growth or development. The writing style was juvenile and didn't appeal to me as an adult reader. I found the book to be a chore to get through and was ultimately unsatisfied with the overall story and its execution. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a well-crafted fantasy read.