Activity

Reading Adventure Pack: Farms

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A Reading Adventure Pack features a fiction and nonfiction text—The Oxcart Man by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney and Farming by Gail Gibbons. Following the readings, scholars make a collage showcasing foods farmed from field crops. They examine their meals to identify how their food was grown, then browse their pantry to search for items from a farm. Finally, learners use their imagination and toys to set up a farm.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Complete applicable activities in the classroom, browse material lists to confirm what you have and need
  • Gather additional books about farming for class members to browse when time permits
  • Display collages on a farm-themed focus wall
Classroom Considerations
  • Required books include The Oxcart Man by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney and Farming by Gail Gibbons
  • The pack is designed for at-home use with help from an adult
Pros
  • There are plenty of activities to choose from as well as variations
  • Activities boost creativity and imagination
Cons
  • None