Nature Journaling Ideas
Discover how experiential learning across all subjects can be achieved by encouraging your students to use a nature journal.
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Energy: Reading for Grades K-2
Literature Connections are a leading feature of all PLT materials, including our energy curriculum. Explore the reading recommendations below or download the full list. Click! Energyby Nuria JimenezIn this book, kids discover that all energy on Earth comes either directly or indirectly from the Sun. They also learn the value of finding sources of renewable energy. Earth’s… Read more »
Hey, Little Ant
Hey, Little Ant Ages 3 to 8. ISBN: 1883672546 Published by Tricycle Press, 1998 Authored by Phillip and Hannah Hoose Illustrated by Debbie Tilley Recommended Reading What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking? Would you stop and listen? What if your friends saw… Read more »
Mud
Mud Ages 3 and up. ISBN: 0152024611 Published by Sandpiper, 2001 Authored by Mary Lyn Ray Illustrated by Lauren Stringer Recommended Reading What happens in spring? What happens before the fruit blossoms, before the daffodils flower, before the grass even grows? Why, mud, of course. In this book, the earth seems to secretly thaw… Read more »
Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?
Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? Ages 3 and up. ISBN: 0873588282 Published by Cooper Square Publishing LLC, 2003 Authored by Carmela LaVigna Coyle Illustrated by Mike Gordon Recommended Reading Do you ever wonder if princesses… climb trees? eat vegetables? play in the dirt? wear torn jeans and a messy old shirt? At the… Read more »
Autumnblings
Autumnblings Ages 4-8. ISBN: 0060092785 Published by Greenwillow Books, 2003 Authored by Douglas Florian Recommended Reading What do you like about Autumn? Flying kites? Apple picking? Trick or treat? Frisbee flicking? This children’s book explores the colors, events, and emotions that the fall season brings, and it serves as a special treat for those… Read more »
When Sophie Gets Angry
When Sophie Gets Angry Ages 2-6. ISBN 0590189794 Published by Scholastic, Inc. June 2004 Authored by Molly Bang Recommended Reading This book, appropriate for ages 2-6, is an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book and winner of the Caldecott Honor (awarded annually to artists for the most distinguished American picture books for children.) It… Read more »
Pablo’s Tree
Pablo’s Tree Grades PreK-3 By Pat Mora Illustrated by Cecily Lang ISBN: 0027674010 Recommended Reading Each year on his birthday, a young Mexican-American boy looks forward to seeing how his grandfather decorated the tree planted the day the boy was adopted. Authored by Pat Mora, this book embraces new traditions and values, as well… Read more »
Around One Log
Around One Log: Chipmunks, Spiders, and Creepy Insiders Grades PreK-3 By Anthony D. Fredericks Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio ISBN: 1584691379 Recommended Reading Years after a great oak tree tumbles to the ground, a whole community of animals have made it their home. Upon close inspection, the fallen tree is seething with life! Question: Is… Read more »
Lesson Plans to Support Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Download these six Project Learning Tree activities to support “teachable moments” related to this classic children’s book and film.