Getting STEAMY this Spring
- hvgreenspan
- 3 minutes ago
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Hi Educators! It's that time of the year... spring fever is here, and we're counting down the days even harder than the students!
Why not spruce up your lesson plans with an engaging and educational science-themed read-aloud?
My book pick for this spring is One Day This Tree Will Fall written by Leslie Barnard Booth and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman.
The writing is lyrical and inviting, and the illustrations are vibrant and engaging. Plus, the opportunities to connect this book to your curriculum are abundant!
Want to teach science vocabulary? Find drought, crevice, roost, den, moss, mold, and sprout in this story (among other gems!). Use this free resource to pre-teach vocabulary!
Want to teach strong verbs? wounded, gobbled, nibbled, crackled, clawed, fluttered, eroded, crouched, slithered. Omg, think of the game of charades you could play with these verbs! (Here are your free ready-to-print charades cards!)
Are you teaching cycles in nature (who is Elementary school isn't?) This story is great for teaching cycles!
While we're at it, let's find some other STEAM books that your students can get into this spring!
With Artemis II bringing us rocket-loads of moon joy, try out these picture books:
