Unearth the wonders of our planet with My Friend Earth activities that combine science, literacy, and Earth Day celebrations. Dig into the joys of learning with activities that help students uncover the importance of animals with a habitat scavenger hunt. Through research projects and puzzle solving, students will explore how to nurture the earth. The book activities range from crafting Earth acrostic poems to exploring seasonal changes and animal habitats.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

• Earth Day Bulletin Board
• Animal/Habitat Scavenger Hunt
• Complete a puzzle and write ways to care for Earth.
• Complete a book scavenger hunt and record book titles or call numbers.
• Complete a KWL chart about Earth.
• Write an acrostic poem for Earth.
• Draw seasons and animals from the book.
• Write sentences with story vocabulary.
• Draw and define story vocabulary.
• Research ecosystems and habitats.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for the beginning, middle, and end of the book.
• Engage in Social Skills with included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Create a color palette
• >Use digital tools to create a color palette.
• Take action to care for the earth.

Get ready to color your classroom green with creativity and stewardship, encouraging young learners to become a friend to Earth.

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About the Book

Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring.

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