Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt activities spark imagination and learning. These activities transform key themes of the book into hands-on projects that explore the fascinating life above and below the soil. From crafting seed packets to designing gardening tools, each activity is designed to enhance literacy and science skills while celebrating spring. Get ready to cultivate a love for nature and nurture young minds with these engaging and educational activities
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Dig into the colorful world with Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt activities. Cultivate literacy and plant seeds of science curiosity! Perfect for spring, these activities will blossom with opportunities to explore the delicate dance between above-ground beauty and underground mysteries. Let your sprouts grow their knowledge through hands-on, educational fun.
Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt activities enhance literacy and science skills. Through structured templates and insightful discussion questions, students illustrate and define vocabulary, explore figurative language, and improve their writing and reading comprehension. Students use digital tools to explore ecosystems, make seed packets, draw plants and insects, and integrate practical gardening knowledge with biological concepts to nurture their science skills. Fine motor skills are refined and creativity is boosted with crafts like making a writing bouquet or designing an innovative gardening tool. In these vibrant activities, children learn a lot about natural science and language. In addition, they engage in personal and social learning activities that foster a holistic approach to education.
As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:
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About the Book
Explore the secret realm beneath the dirt that brings the world of nature to life. Follow a young girl and her grandmother on a journey through the year planning, planting, and harvesting their garden--and learn about what's happening in the dirt to help make it all happen.
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