Every garden has it's critters, some are beautiful and some are creepy. In the picture book Over in the Garden by Jennifer Ward, students were able to to see the most colorful mommy critters wandering in the garden with their babies. Following the familiar tune of "Over in the Meadow" students met ten different types of insects and not only counted each one but also had to search for the hidden number on each of the 2 page spreads. Were the first graders interested? You bet! A little reading, a little math, a little singing and finally their own descriptions and illustrations of their favorite garden insect...What more can you ask for from a picture book.Monday, April 11, 2011
Over in the Garden
Every garden has it's critters, some are beautiful and some are creepy. In the picture book Over in the Garden by Jennifer Ward, students were able to to see the most colorful mommy critters wandering in the garden with their babies. Following the familiar tune of "Over in the Meadow" students met ten different types of insects and not only counted each one but also had to search for the hidden number on each of the 2 page spreads. Were the first graders interested? You bet! A little reading, a little math, a little singing and finally their own descriptions and illustrations of their favorite garden insect...What more can you ask for from a picture book.
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Ms. La Luz, What a cute book!! My students loved it!!! Ms. Werner
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