Category Archives: In the Classroom

Finding Shapes in Root Vegetables

 We began this lesson by activating our prior knowledge about plant parts and the function of each. We then focused in on the roots of the plants – sharing what we remembered about roots and reading one of our books about roots to extend upon that knowledge. “Roots” by Charlotte Guillain “Roots” by Lynn Stone (ARContinue reading “Finding Shapes in Root Vegetables”

Book Reviews: Carrots

For National Farm to School Month in Georgia, we are Rooting for Carrots! Here are some of my favorite books about carrots: Non-Fiction “Carrots” by Gail Saunders-Smith Fiction “The Carrot Seed” by Ruth Krauss (AR 1.9) “Carrot Soup” by John Segal (AR 1.8) “The Giant Carrot” by Jan Peck (AR 3.5) “Curious George: The PerfectContinue reading “Book Reviews: Carrots”

Book Reviews: Apples

Our Harvest of the Month for September is APPLES and I’ve picked out tons of great books about apples to share! Best All Around: “Apples” by Jacqueline Farmer (AR 5.5) “Apples” by Gail Gibbons (AR 4.4) “Apples for Everyone” by Jill Esbaum (AR 2.8) Best to Teach about Life Cycles (by the Seasons): “From SeedContinue reading “Book Reviews: Apples”

Book Reviews: Air Pollution

“Protect Our Planet: Polluted Air” by Angela Royston (4.4 AR) This book has been the most valuable tool for teaching about air pollution. It starts with the basics of what air is and why it’s important. Then it moves into what air pollution is and where it comes from. Many solutions are presented as well.Continue reading “Book Reviews: Air Pollution”

Book Reviews: Honeybees

“Honeybees and Flowers” by Lola M. Schaefer I use this book with Kindergarten to show up close, colorful photos of the bees. The text introduces to the basics of bees – collecting nectar and pollen and life in the hive.   “Time for Kids Science Scoops: Bees!” by Elizabeth Winchester The photos in this bookContinue reading “Book Reviews: Honeybees”

Book Reviews: Living and Non-Living

“Living and Nonliving” by Carol Lindeen This book focuses on characteristics of living things – Living things breathe, eat, grow, and move. It has great photos of plants and animals that kids are familiar with.   “My World of Science: Living and Nonliving” by Angela Royston (2.8 AR) This book looks at many characteristics ofContinue reading “Book Reviews: Living and Non-Living”