What Affects Our Planet? Big Idea Thematic Unit
Item 147373
Grade PK-1
ISBN 9798765964101
Language English
Interest Level PK-3
Inspire young learners to connect with the world around them leading up to kindergarten! This early childhood program balances structured learning time with play and movement to build key foundational skills.
Explore & Learn is a systematic, research-based program that immerses young learners in a holistic balance of play, hands-on experiences, direct instruction, and technology. Learning experiences are developmentally appropriate and thematically structured for deep cross-curricular exploration. The big idea theme What Affects Our Planet? covers four weeks of content through two thematic units: Earth and Sky and Weather. Prepare early learners for kindergarten and beyond with this purposeful, play-filled program!
What Affects Our Planet? Big Idea Thematic Unit includes
- 6 read-aloud books (3 copies each) in nonfiction, traditional, and fiction genres
- 12 vocabulary concept cards and 6 subitizing cards
- Teacher's Guide to facilitate easy implementation
- Full-color student activity book
- Digital learning resources such as read-along ebooks, language development videos, songs, and social development posters
- Access to digital resources for educators including a useful Management Guide
Readers in the Kit
Our Changing Earth and Sky 6-Pack
Help early learners connect with the world around them through this 6-pack of nonfiction books! From seasons and weather to moon phases and tides, this 6-pack about how the Earth and sky change includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Item Number:146811
ISBN:9798765962497
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 6-Pack
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, / How I wonder what you are! Introduce early learners to rhythm and rhyme with the fun traditional song in this 6-pack. Balance structured learning time and free play with six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Item Number:146812
ISBN:9798765962503
Here on the Ground 6-Pack
From slithering worms to colorful leaves, there is so much to be found when you look close to the ground! Open up early readers' imaginations with this 6-pack, which includes six copies of this fictional story and a supporting lesson plan.
Item Number:146813
ISBN:9798765962510
Wild Weather 6-Pack
Help early learners connect with the world around them through this 6-pack of thematic nonfiction books! From blizzards to fog to hurricanes, this 6-pack about types of extreme weather includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Item Number:146814
ISBN:9798765962527
Wind on the Hill 6-Pack
Where does the wind come from, and where does it go? Introduce early learners to rhythm and rhyme with the thought-provoking traditional poem in this 6-pack. Includes six copies of this title and an accompanying lesson plan.
Item Number:146815
ISBN:9798765962534
Ezra Watches the Weather 6-Pack
No matter the season, Ezra always goes to the window to check the weather! Open up early readers' imaginations with this 6-pack, which includes six copies of this relatable fiction book and an accompanying lesson plan.
Item Number:146816
ISBN:9798765962541
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