Overview- This 8 page unit will explore the life cycle of a plant by using children’s books and videos to enhance learning. Your child will listen to stories by Eric Carle and Ruth Heller, and there are also activities focused around the Magic School Bus.
This cross-curricular unit teaches the life cycle of a plant while including multiple pieces of children’s literature and media. Although not required, there are suggested days to split the lessons into a one week unit for your child.
Outline
Build Interest- discussion questions
Read- one book (with optional online YouTube reading), vocabulary word list, and discussion questions
Watch- one YouTube video and discussion questions
Writing- one writing activity
Reading- one book (with optional online YouTube reading) and discussion questions
Get Outside– gardening activity
Art- one art project with writing
Watch- one YouTube video with discussion questions
Read- one book (with optional online YouTube reading) and activity idea
Extension Activities- two other optional art activities
Let’s Recap- discussion questions and a glossary
| Grades | PreK, K, 1st |
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My name is Michelle North. I previously taught public school for seventeen years. In 2021, I began homeschooling my daughter. Most of my lessons and activities are for teachers and homeschooling in elementary school grades. 😊
Certification: B.A. K-8 Elementary Educ., M.S. K-5 Elem. Reading & Math, Ed.S K-12 Administration & Supervision, Cert. K-12 School Library Media. Highly Qualified in grades K-6, Educational Specialist K-12 , Library Media Specialist K-12
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