Record cloud observations onto a cloud observation form. Teacher lesson plans, worksheets and resources sign up for the lesson planet monthly newsletter. Zweibels first book for children serves as the chronicle of a familys beloved leafy cornerstone, told in flashback by a father to his children. Your class will learn about the parts of a tree and the science of decay. The original lesson plan was developed in consultation with acclaimed artist and naturalist robert bateman and science consultants from the california department of. Photograph the tree and press a leaf, then make a poster using the tree photo and a scan of the dried leaf. Our tree named steve by alan zweibel and david catrow. The giving tree by shel silverstein hardcover, one copy, carpet area or kidney table for discussion area.
As we read our books, i write down descriptors about each type of cloud on a reference chart that we will need later. It also includes prompts for student responses in writing or thoughtful logs. After we have read our books about the different types of clouds, i continue to engage the students by allowing them to watch a video about them. Read the title of the book on the cover, while pointing. Our tree named steve by alan zwiebel illustrated by david catrow published by g.
He reminds them of when they found the lot to build their house and the children had an immediate attraction to a tree in the front yard, so they couldnt bear to cut it down. Do you need a good book to use as a mentor text in reading this week. Weather preschool weather, weather kindergarten, eric carle. Tell students that today they will be learning about clouds. Our tree named steve by alan zweibel, david catrow. Our tree named steve kids books read aloud youtube. When a family moves into a new house, they fall in love with steve, the big tree that grows in their yard. Take students outside and have them sit down and look up to the sky. Either download the cloud book super pack or this individual word work lesson plan and activity package to access lesson plans, interactive games, and fun worksheets that directly tie word study to your classroom reading. Thanks for all the great suggestions for extension activities. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and says. Trees activities, worksheets, printables, and lesson plans. This lesson is designed to be used with second or third grade stude. Our tree named steve through the looking glass children.
Our tree named steve lesson plan and book companion by ela. This week, my mentor text is our tree named steve by alan zweibel. Unfortunately, after many years of friendship, the father of the family has bad news about their devoted outdoor companion. Calling all 2nd grade teachers who are ready to transform their ela block. Then, students should glue or write the following poem on the bottom of their page. Prompt students to realize the connection of the terms highcirrus, middlealto, lowstratus method of finding the clouds.
Ahead in the cloud grabbed my attention from the first chapter and held it to the end. Mar 17, 2005 our tree named steve is a heartwarming story about the tree outside a familys house. Doodle notes encourage crosslateral brain activity which is linked to improved. Overall, our tree named steve is an excellent story that should be considered in your classroom, even if its only for earth day. There is a parent letter with these sites, so children can use it at home. This packet includes activities to accompany the adorable story our. Students will create a miniposter or flipbook that includes the three basic. Pretend you are one of the children in the book and think about how would you react to dads note. They learn how they appear in the sky and what kind of weather each cloud can bring. Steve is the name a family gives to a special tree in their yard. A cloud enotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of a tree.
The students will be asked what they know about trees. Page2,3my parents built a house right before i was born, they left a huge tree too. Help your students become scientists through three different experiments that are part of your preschool science lesson plans about clouds. Cloud identification lesson plan for 3rd 5th grade. After making predictions they will count the rings to verify the age of the tree. After kids learn the correct vocabulary to describe clouds, they complete several worksheets and thermometer activities before. Our free downloadable pdf all about trees lesson plans contains everything your students could ever need or want to know about trees.
Wendys world our family tree grades 23 tree squirrels grades 23. Literature guide for little cloud by eric carle teachervision. This lesson is important because students are introduced to the different kinds of cloud. Common core state standards texas essential knowledge and skills teks virginia standards of learning sol bc performance standards alberta program of studies the australian curriculum acara the victorian. Sep 27, 2015 project the second page of the cloud chart and ask student volunteers to find all of the cirrus, then alto, then stratus type clouds. Sometimes, a thing with trunks and roots and falling leaves and sturdy branches, can become the very backbone of our lives. The lesson includes information about the two types of trees, deciduous and evergreen, and also defines several other relevant vocabulary words like perennial, annual, dormant and photosynthesis. I picked up a copy of our tree named steve at my grandsons school and knew i had to purchase a copy for myself, and recommend it to others. Grade 1 students will learn later about more of the cloud types but for now if they. Good readers identify key ideas, themes, or topics and distinguish between important and.
Use this lesson plan to teach your students about the four types of clouds. Want more valuable teaching tips and other ahmazing perks, such as discounts, giveaways, flash freebies, dollar deals, and so much more. I talked to grace about the 3 types of clouds, and we looked out the window to see what we could find. Cloud worksheet the three main types of clouds are cirrus, stratus and cumulus. She is a an eclectic, charlotte mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for over 16 years now. Sep 20, 2015 students will be able to identify what clouds are and use their imagination to identify cloud shapes. I love the story of friendship in the book our tree named steve. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Weve got lesson plans, activities, crafts, and printables that focus around a readaloud story each week. Clouds come in a variety of forms, and we will explore the different types of clouds in this lesson.
He then joins the other clouds, and they turn into one big cloud and rain. This story, written as a letter from a daddy to his children, will touch your. In this lesson, students will explore the different clouds and use their imagination at the same time. It is a very sweet story about a family who loves a tree, which they have named steve. I will then ask the students if any of them have seen the types of clouds discussed in the book. My christmas lesson plans are really discussion notes that i hope will inspire you to discuss various topics as you read beautiful books to your children this season. The kwl chart will be completed before we start this unit. I buy a lot of books for reference, but its pretty rare that i read a cloud book covertocover. A family finds optimism as it works through the loss of a beloved tree. An old tree of obvious character was discovered on the site where a familys new house was to be built. After reading the story and discussing the little cloud, we made our own clouds to go with our raindrop pictures. You will find free printable crafts, activities, coloring pages and worksheets with easy to follow lesson plan instructions, and related resources. On piece of the white paper, draw a large cloud by drawing a large fluffy circle.
Our tree named steve main idea lesson plan main idea. Kindergarten lesson what can you make from a little cloud. When the cloud is totally stuffed, staple the last opening shut. Our tree named steve by alan zweibel 45 day lesson plan. After grace and joe read little cloud, she and i talked about clouds all afternoon. I will show the students pictures of a cumulus, stratus, and cirrus cloud that i got off of the internet so they have a good idea of what the clouds look like. Alan zweibel, kids books read aloud, childrens books read aloud, childrens books, reading aloud, reading read with infinity email.
Literature book units pine trees grades the great kapok tree grades. At no cost to you, i make a commission for purchases made through the links or advertisements. Ask them to look at the clouds and see if they can identify any shapes. That will make it easier for students to see the cloud as it forms in the top of the jar. These commissions help to pay for the costs of the site and enable it to remain free for anyone.
Continue the learning with these fun activities create your own cloud, set up a water cycle, measure rainfall, and more. A cloud is formed from tiny drops of warm moisture coming from their mouths and condensing on the cold surface. Look through the book for other places where the pictures add more to the story than just what the words tell. When you look up at the sky, you may notice that some clouds look very different from others.
Use the scientific powers of observation, recording, comparing, theory practice, and recreation in a controlled environment to create young scientists. He begins by telling them the story of how a tree became a member of their family. Learn how scientists determine how old a tree is by counting the rings. Are you ever in a rush to gather last minute sub plans.
Put both pieces of paper together and cut out cloud along the lines you drew. Want more valuable teaching tips and other ahmazing perks, such as discounts, giveaways, flash freebies, dollar. Little cloud is a very simple picture book, following one little cloud through all kinds of shape changes. Rooted in reading for 2nd grade gives you everything you need to facilitate a love of reading in your classroom. Paint a cloud picture this lesson does involve painting, but first you will need to get you writing completed. Lesson plans, and worksheets back to school graphic organizers alphabet worksheets sight words math worksheets. Explain what dad means by and in a different tree at the other end of our yard.
Little cloud activities for preschoolers feels like home. Our tree named steve alan zweibel illustrated by david catrow picture book ages 5 to 8 penguin, 2005, 0399237224 a father is writing to his children, for something has happened at. Favorite childrens picture books picture books for teaching. May 26, 2015 thanks to blogging i was able do some really cute and fun stuff with my class for a weather mini unit. Little cloud book eric carle activities, eric carle crafts. A father writes a letter to his children, who are away visiting grandparents. Free elementary science lesson plans weather all about. This cloud identification lesson plan is suitable for 3rd 5th grade. There are three things that i will be looking for in your writing little cloud writing template. In this earth science lesson, students read the book the cloud book.
The cloud nine lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. There are over 35 lesson plans in the national weather service education website jetstream an online school for weather, a free resource at. It introduces young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree. As my organization migrates to the cloud ive found myself referring to it repeatedly and stephens good advice has already helped us chart our course. Use the activities as centers after reading or however way you see fit. Have students identify what the cotton ball cloud looks like to them. This is the story of one very special tree that was loved by a family.
This is a lesson plan for a 45 day comprehensive literacy language workshop lesson for the book our tree named steve by juliana zweibel. A father is writing to his children, for something has happened at home that they need to know about. A cloud enotes critical analyses help you gain a deeper understanding of a tree. A list of clouds was prepared and students were assigned in pairs to do a scavenger hunt on a cloud with teacher help. The plans include a teacher script with strategic stopping points and questions for students. The cloud book offers students the opportunity to name and notice several words with three sounds of suffix ed within the context of the book. Kids wings activities for our tree named steve and the busy tree. This lesson contains affiliate links to products i have used and personally recommend. Christmas lesson plans three trees lifestyle homeschool. The letter tells the story of a tree, and also of the family through the years.
They will view a tree cutting and guess how old it is. This is a lesson plan for a 45 day comprehensive literacy language workshop lesson for the book our tree named st. A little cloud drifts off from the other clouds and becomes a sheep, an airplane, a shark, trees, a rabbit, and a clown. Teaching personification with our tree named steve mentor. Give your young forest rangers a chance to see all the things a tree can be in this handson science lesson. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Can you get your hands on the book, little cloud, written by eric carle. Start by reading our informational text lesson that explains and describes cloud types, discussing content and asking. Enjoy tree theme educational activities for preschool and kindergarten. Cloud theme activities by jean warren preschool express. Our tree named steve a great way to celebrate earth day and bring awareness to the importance and meaning of protecting nature. Our tree named steve alan zweibel illustrated by david catrow picture book ages 5 to 8 penguin, 2005, 0399237224 a father is writing to his children, for something has happened at home that they need to know about. An excellent resource on cloud types and descriptions could be a valuable addition to your science lesson. Kids wings activities for our tree named steve and the.
Our discussions generally cover just one topic though we may read the book another time during december and discuss another topic. Our tree named steve would be a perfect book to teach children about personification. If you would like to make a giant classroom rain cloud, when you are stapling the first side together, place strips of light blue tissue paper sticking out between the two layers of cloud and staple in. Materials a tree named steve book graphic organizer main ideadetails handout the main idea is the most important idea from the paragraph or story.
Find cloud book lesson plans and teaching resources. Its written in the form of a letter by a father, to his children. Find books like our tree named steve from the worlds largest community of readers. Students will love steve, a beloved family tree, who accompanies a family on their journey through life. In a letter to his children, a father recounts memories of the role steve, the tree in their front yard, has played in their lives. Our video is really interesting because it is narrated by a storm chaser. This lesson is intended for readers who are new to the concept of main idea. Gardening for kids the adventure of the argonauts plants and trees my first garden a unit for our tree named steve is a part of a collection of 40 units in reading seeds and springboards.
Sarah is a wife, daughter of the king and mama to 4 children one who is a homeschool graduate. Includes simple, handson activities that children can do themselves. Our tree named steve is so funny and so touching that upon finishing it for the first time i immediately reopened the book and read it again and then again to savor the humor and the beautiful story. This packet contains activities for reading, writing, math and sci. Goodreads members who liked our tree named steve also liked. The little cloud printables, activities and craft ideas. Ask the children if they have ever seen something similar.
David catrow picture book for ages 5 to 8 penguin, 2005 isbn. See more lesson plans of the day in our lesson plan of the day archive. Learning about trees educationworld is pleased to present this lesson shared by the get to know program, which inspires youth to discover the natural world by providing innovative programs, resources and events. I will read the book, the cloud book to the students. Fun preschool craft project idea make ink blot cloud shapes. Craft for little cloud book little cloud book by eric carle. Our tree named steve by alan zweibel we read the last book on my list during read aloud today. Our tree named steve by alan zweibel 45 day lesson plan tes. We did not begin our fairy tales unit with the princess and the pea.
Jetstreamjetstream an online school for weather high clouds. Teaching personification with our tree named steve. Middle clouds are found between low and high clouds. Discussion of themes and motifs in carson mccullers a tree. Look through the book for other places where the pictures add more to the story. The grouchy ladybug printables, activities and craft ideas.