Plants are a great way to introduce children to the world of science. You can talk about the life cycle of plants, what plants need to grow, and how plants help us in our everyday lives. Engaging in these activities with children helps them develop a love for learning and discovery.
Ignite curiosity and excitement in your classroom with this versatile resource that combines guided reading and literacy with cross-curricular learning! Designed to meet diverse academic needs, this pack features differentiated lessons that blend science, literacy, and exploration about Plants. Packed with engaging activities and adaptable content, this resource makes learning interactive and fun, ensuring every student has the chance to shine. Perfect for educators looking to inspire curiosity.
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This resource includes: A plant craft An interactive plant book A sequencing page for plant life cycle Vocabulary Cards Labeling activities (root, seed, flower, stem, leaf) 5 pages on the parts of a plant Writing activities for the steps to planting Observation pages for watching the plants grow Writing about a plant Parts of the plants we eat and be a plant detective Activities to follow The Tiny Seed True and False for Gail Gibbons From Seed to Plant These T/F could also be completed as a pre and post assessment with out the story. Tops and Bottoms Reading Response Creative writing on “what would you plant” Word Work with vocabulary from the plant unit. Making Words ABC Order Ow/Ou Vocabulary Building (Spin a Word, Roll a Word) Check out the preview for a look at the majority of pages included. Let’s “grow” student knowledge of plants!
Happy Spring!
The Perfect Story for Read and Retell. Work on expression! Work on word work, writing, and more!! 12 Colorful Vocabulary Cards for posting Story Sequence Vocab Match Story Retell…color, cut, slide Cause and Effect ABC Order Center Activities Craft 2 Game boards for partner work Writing…narrative, informational
The resource begins with an invitation and a note for parents the share about the day and ask them to help donate an item to celebrate the day. There is also a craft for “This Year Was Sweet” and a little book for writing as well as making a top 10 list of activities for the year.
Next students will explore the life cycle of a lemon and learn about a lemon. There are activities for centers, informational text and sequencing activities. Explorations and suggestions are provided as well as activities for making lemonade from actual lemons.
Word work is also included as well as center activities for Adjectives, Making Words and ABC Order. Other word work activities include a Word Search, Syllables and Parts of Speech. All word wok is related to lemons and lemonades. There are 12 brightly colored vocabulary cards for posting with pictures.
I chose three of my favorite books for sharing about lemons and lemonade with your class. (Froggy’s Lemonade Stand, When Grandma Brings a Lemon Tree and a wonderful poem about Lemonade in the Shade. ) Each suggestion is followed by activities for the Students.
The Lemonade Stand is all about math and engages students in two center activities with How Many Glasses Sold for Graphing, How Much Money was Made and 4 Glasses to a pitcher…how many pitchers did you make. You will also find three games for odd/even, addition and subtraction practice.
Writing Activities include writing a How To Story, writing about the life cycle in sequence and a descriptive story about lemons.
So wear yellow and celebrate a SWEET YEAR!
This engaging story is a fantastic way to blend fiction with science, making it a perfect addition to your literacy curriculum. Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens follows Hare as he cleverly outsmarts Bear using his knowledge of plants. This resource is packed with engaging activities that promote literacy, critical thinking, and hands-on exploration, providing a fun and educational experience for young learners.
The resource includes:
Suggested lessons
Celebrating Tops and Bottoms Day
Note to parents
Morning Activity (assess prior knowledge)
Class Poll and Data Activities
Comprehension: Cause/Effect, Sequencing, KWL, Graphic Organizer, Character Study, Sort
Vocabulary followed by Word Work: ABC Order, Making Words, Syllables, Word Search (Center Activities included)
Writing: Story Retell, Paragraph Organizer, Final Write Pages, Class Cover
Informational Exploration:
Carrots (Bottoms) Broccoli (Tops) Corn (Middle)
Mini Readers filled with informational text, Life Cycle Activities, Explorations, Sensory, Real Life Photos, True/False Assessment
Imagine it’s your birthday, and you have your wish list all ready. But when Grandma arrives, instead of the gift you expected, she brings you… a lemon tree! How would you react? What would you say? And most importantly, what will you do with your unexpected gift?
This delightful story by Jamie Deenihan invites students to make predictions, think critically, and discover how challenges can be turned into opportunities with a little creativity and hard work.
This resource is perfect for guided reading, incorporating comprehension, word work, writing activities, and informational text to explore the life cycle of a lemon.
What’s Included:
- Morning Opener – Activates prior knowledge
- Poll: Do you like lemonade? (Data collection activity)
- Comprehension Activities – Recall, sequencing, and list-making
- Informational Text – The Lemon Life Cycle and Lemon Facts
- Supporting Activities – Life cycle exploration, KWL chart, and fact gathering
- Lemon Exploration & Hands-On Learning – Observing lemons and making lemonade
- Sequencing & Centers Activity – “How to Make Lemonade” step-by-step task
- Writing Practice – Paragraph organizers and final write pages (Lemon Life Cycle, Lemon Facts, How to Make Lemonade)
- Word Work – Vocabulary development, ABC Order, and Making Words (for both independent work and center activities)
This resource engages students in hands-on learning while building essential literacy skills—making it a perfect addition to your classroom!
