Tag: science and nature

Hey, Water! Lesson Activity

Hey, Water! Summary This sweet story is written as a letter of thanks to water. A young girl expresses her gratitude to this essential natural resource. In her letter, she highlights where she finds water. Playful descriptions and illustrations capture water in thirty-one different… Continue Reading “Hey, Water! Lesson Activity”

Look at the Weather Lesson Activity

Look at the Weather by Britta Teckentrup compels readers to wonder about the weather. This lesson idea guides learners in a contemplative art exercise that supports the standards.

A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

A Big Mooncake for Little Star Summary A mooncake is a Chinese pastry that is popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival.  The festival celebrates the harvest when the moon is full. The combination of the moon and the mooncake inspired Grace Lin to write A… Continue Reading “A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin”

Snails Are Just My Speed! Lesson Activity

Snails Are Just My Speed Summary Do you have the book Snails Are Just My Speed! by Kevin McCloskey in your collection? If not, I highly recommend getting a few copies. Learners and educators are going to love this book. As the stamp on the left-hand… Continue Reading “Snails Are Just My Speed! Lesson Activity”

All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff

All That Trash Summary What would you do if you had to get rid of 3,186 tons of trash? This was a problem that Lowell Harrelson thought he could handle. He rented a barge, loaded it with trash from New York City and Long… Continue Reading “All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff”

Where’s Rodney? Lesson Activity

Where’s Rodney Summary Rodney can’t sit still in class. His curiosity about the natural world draws his focus to the window to see birds, bugs and dogs. The outside world fascinates him. Being in school does not. His classmates laugh at Rodney when he… Continue Reading “Where’s Rodney? Lesson Activity”

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