Pancakes, Pancakes!

Jack is hungry and wants a big pancake for breakfast. But first, his mother needs some help gathering the ingredients. Jack harvests the wheat to mill the flour, gathers the eggs, milks the cow, and churns the butter for his pancake! This lively and vibrant story helps children gain an understanding of everything that goes

Edible vs. Non-Edible lesson plan

Students will learn the difference between edible and non-edible and understand how these concepts connect to a garden and the objects and properties of a garden. Through a visit to the garden and by utilizing charts and discussion questions, students will expand their understanding of edible, non-edible, and the garden environment.

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Apple Butter Time

Jonathan’s grandparents own an apple orchard in the mountains. Every fall the whole family gets together for an old-fashioned apple butter making party, and Jonathan learns about his family traditions.

Mystery Vine

What is that mystery vine growing over in the garden? As summer progresses in to fall the mystery is solved. This book includes pumpkin recipes, gardening activities, and instructions to create your own classroom “book vine.”

School Lunch

When the lunch lady, Harriet, goes on a much needed tropical vacation, the school has a hard time filling her shoes. After trying out several substitutes, the school starts to worry that Harriet will never return!  The book is told through a series of letters to Harriet on vacation.

Market!

This beautifully illustrated book depicts markets around the world, from Ecuador to Nepal to New York City. How are the markets in the book similar to markets in your own community?

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