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In the Meadow – Lesson 13 – Bumble Bee Blends
Hide and seek games are so much fun! Try this game to practice blends. In the Meadow - Lesson 13 I can identify blends. Objective: To identify blends. (RF.K.1, RF.K.3) Materials: flower cut-outs, small clipart of a bee, marker Procedures: Make flower shapes...
In the Meadow – Lesson 12 – Writing Prompt for Book 3 Bee
Buzzzzz! For today's journal entry, your child will write a fact about a bee. In the Meadow - Lesson 12 I can write about bees. Objective: To use inventive writing to write a story. (W.K.2) Materials: journal, pencil, crayons Procedures: Read a nonfiction story...
In the Meadow – Lesson 11 – Book 3 Bee
This little bee is happy as can be now that he has his beautiful stripes. Who helped him get his stripes? Read this cute story to find out! In the Meadow - Lesson 11 I can read the story, “Bee.” Objective: To fluently read the story, Bee. (RF.K.4) Materials:...
In the Meadow – Lesson 10 – Sight Word Fun
Using your senses makes learning stick. In today's sight word lesson, your child will use her sense of sight, touch and smell! In the Meadow - Lesson 10 I can read sight words: so, yellow. Objective: To read sight words: so, yellow (RF.K.3) Materials: cinnamon, tray,...
In the Meadow – Lesson 9 – Toad’s Vowel Game
We found this cute game on Pinterest and adapted it for our lesson on decoding words with two vowels together. So fun! Lesson 9 I can decode words having two vowels together. Objective: To decode words having two vowels together. (RF.K.3) Materials: tic-tac-toe grid,...
In the Meadow – Lesson 8 – Writing Prompt for Book 2 Toad
If your child loves toads (and what child doesn't?), she will love today's writing prompt. In the Meadow - Lesson 8 I can write about a toad. Objective: To use inventive writing to write a story. (W.K.2) Materials: journal, pencil, crayons Procedures: Research toads...
In the Meadow – Lesson 7 – Book 2 Toad
Toad is a very tidy amphibian. How does he keep his boat clean? Read this story to find out! Lesson 7 I can read the story, “Toad.” Objective: To fluently read the story, Toad. (RF.K.4) Materials: Toad (Set 16, Book 2) Procedures: Discuss the cover of the book. Ask...
In the Meadow – Lesson 6 – Decoding Words
Here is a fun and easy-to-prepare lesson for blending sounds to decode new words. In the Meadow - Lesson 6 I can decode words. Objective: To decode words. (RF.K.3) Materials: wipe off board, marker, eraser, craft stick, snail clipart Procedures: Tape a picture...
In the Meadow – Lesson 5 – Sequencing Events in a Story
Retelling a story is a good way to tell if your child has comprehended what she has read. Snail is a perfect story to practice sequencing events. In the Meadow - Lesson 5 I can sequence the events of a story. Objective: To sequence the events of a story...
In the Meadow – Lesson 4 – Writing Prompt for Book 1 Snail
Children are fascinated by snails. For this writing prompt, your child will investigate and write about snails. In the Meadow - Lesson 4 I can write about a snail. Objective: To use inventive writing to write a story. (W.K.2) Materials: journal, pencil, crayons...
In the Meadow – Lesson 3 – Book 1 The Snail
Oh no! The rain washed the little snail all the way down the trail. Will she make it back to the top? Read the story to find out if perseverance pays off. Family Fun - Lesson 3 I can read the story, “Snail." Objective: To fluently read the story, Snail. (RF.K.4)...
In the Meadow – Lesson 2 – Two Vowels Together Rule
Picking flowers is a cheerful way to practice decoding new words. Lesson 2 I can decode words that have two vowels together. Objective: To decode words which contain two vowels together. (RF.K.2) Materials: wipe-off board, marker, eraser, bin, dirt, craft sticks,...