*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. What seed would they be and why? (Japanese maple seed = Adventurous) Be as silly, crazy, and colorful as you like. Hand print cacti or flowers (see Pinterest) (Trace hands then color)ĭraw a picture of a "pretend" plant or flower. Look at the comparison of seed growth on "a seed is generous" and talk about how long it takes for each to "mature".ĭraw a picture of your favorite flower, fruit, vegetable, or other plant. Have you been to the redwood forest in Northern California? Redwoods are some of the tallest and oldest trees on Earth. Seed: a small part of the flower that grows into a new plantĭiscussion topics for during/after reading:Ĭompare drawings of seeds in pages before to the fruits on the page. If you had the space, would you start one? Even if it's only in pots? Hear and see this book read aloud on YouTubeĭo any of you have a garden that you grow vegetables or flowers in? What about a relative? Lots of beautiful pictures in this book, do a picture walk-through Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle. Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)Īward-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to seeds. Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up.
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