Alphabet Archives - Growing Minds

On the Farm ABCs

A is for asparagus, ants, and apples that grow on trees. B is for berries, beets, and the buzzing of bees… With rhyming text and colorful pictures, young readers will enjoy learning about farm life through this alphabet book, with words and photos by WNC farmer and photographer Sarah Jones Decker. You can also purchase your own

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Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of June

This week’s theme is fireflies (aka Lightning Bugs). Our “Growing Minds Day by Day” educational resource lists are designed for families and educators.

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The Butterfly Alphabet

By Sandved, Kjell

A renowned nature photographer presents stunning photographs of butterflies from throughout the world, using close-up views of wing designs that look like letters of the alphabet

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If Rocks Could Sing: A Discovered Alphabet

By McGuirk, Leslie

Amazing rocks make up this unique alphabet book.

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The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond

By Goldbeck, Steve

This book highlights fresh fruits and vegetables through the ABC’s, with a fun and creative poem for each letter. Beyond just the ABC’s are fun facts and activities including recipes and book recommendations about each featured produce. Check out the recipes for Applewiches and Pot of Gold Biscuits that can be made with local Apples and

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Appalachian Toys and Games: A to Z

By Pack, Linda

In this non-fiction, beautifully illustrated book, Linda Hager Pack takes a look at what Appalachian childhood was like during the mid to late 1800s. She informs her readers of the creative games, stories, and crafts children would engage in to keep themselves entertained. This informative read will leave both children and adults’ alike day-dreaming of

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Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth

By Siddals, Mary

This delightful read will inform young “environmental chefs” about the do’s and don’ts of composting. Mary McKenna Siddals draws you in by mentioning familiar household items that can be composted, but also introduces some not-so-familiar composting substances that will leave students wanting to dig deeper (both figuratively and literally)!

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Apples A to Z

By McNamara, Margaret

Packed with loads of information about apples and how they grow, this book takes readers on an alphabetical journey through the apple orchard to the kitchen and includes a recipe for homemade applesauce!

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Garden Alphabet lesson plan

Students will make observations and build an understanding of the properties of common objects in the garden. They will share information about what is in the garden by describing the objects through illustration and descriptive writing.

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Fruit and Veggie Alphabet Board – Preschool

Children gain knowledge and interest in new fruits and vegetables through making an alphabet boarder for the classroom. Students learn to identify new fruits and vegetables. Students work together to complete a class project.

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Fruit and Veggie Alphabet Boarder – Preschool (quick view as .pdf)

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