First graders listen to the book, from seed to plant by gail gibbons and identify the process by which a seed becomes a plant. Scroll down towards bottom of post to get the link to download. Discount prices on books by gail gibbons, including titles like flowers. Her nonfiction books are richly illustrated and teach children a wide range of real world topics. See more ideas about gail gibbons, author studies and book activities. Gibbons also describes traditions we have with thanksgiving. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is exactly what it sounds like a book about pumpkins. Be sure to link up your own gail gibbons activity below. Spin art pumpkins free printable pumpkin keepsake magnet. My students need 19 nonfiction books by gail gibbons. Since my daughter started preschool this year, i am resigning myself to the fact that i have no more toddlers in my house. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is an entertaining and informative book for elementary age children. Perfect for aspiring farmers and kids who cant wait for halloween.
I had my first psl pumpkin spice latte of the season so im ready to pull out the box of fall books for kids and start reading and exploring the new season check out some of my favorite pumpkin books and then try a book related literacy activity to work on your little ones reading skills. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons like many of gail gibbons books, theres so much info packed into this book. Exploring the five senses with a pumpkin i can teach my. Everything i need to know, i learned in kindergarten. I want your child to paint or color a picture of what they think a bat looks like. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop. Thanksgiving by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book that gives facts about thanksgiving. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the traditional way of reading a library book and flipping the pages physically. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
This activity is perfect for the fall, especially if your school doesnt allow you to discuss halloween this is a fun alternative. Lately it seems like the only time i blog is when i am in a 31 day series. The biggest pumpkin ever by steven kroll childrens story time duration. They use digital cameras to photograph the plants, then construct a class book which has the identities of the plants. To read all of gail gibbonss books published by holiday house, visit your local library or bookstore. The pumpkin book is another great nonfiction book for kids of all ages. Sometimes i would bind them with yarn to hold the pages together. Counting pumpkin seeds pumpkin activities babies to bookworms. This book explores how pumpkins grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance. Find gail gibbons lesson plans and teaching resources. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
Pumpkin literacy activities and lessons little giraffes. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons overdrive rakuten. In this cheerfullyillustrated, simplypresented book. Students will enjoy using comprehension strategies to learn how pumpkins grow, why they are an important part of history, and how they carve their own halloween jacko. Well soon be going to the farm to harvest the pumpkins that we planted last spring. The biggest pumpkin ever steven knoll apples and pumpkins berenstain bears early chapter book the enormous pumpkin its pumpkin time the pumpkin book gail gibbons the little old lady who wasnt afraid of anything. Sights, sounds and smells of autumn ohio 4h youth development.
This book would be good to use when learning about pumpkins, or around halloween. Learning about the way plants grow before reading weve been studying the growth and change of plants and animals in our classroom. This months virtual book club author is gail gibbons. We carved a pumpkin last nightfor the first time since big brother was born. According to the washington post, gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator. From seed to vine to halloween jackolanterns, author, gail gibbons, covers all things pumpkin in this nonfiction book for beginning readers. All activities require adult supervision at all times.
Even as a little child, i was always busy putting books together. This is a great read aloud because children love winnie the pooh and it teaches great lessons. Nonfiction with gail gibbons donorschoose project by mrs. Then, i would like you and your child to come up with 5 super interesting facts you have learned about bats from reading the book. Nonfiction with gail gibbons my students need 19 nonfiction books by gail gibbons. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons readaloud revival. This is my seventh year teaching kindergarten, and i learn something new every day. From seed to vine to halloween jackolanterns, author, gail gibbons, covers all things pumpkin in this nonfiction.
Today, were going to read the pumpkin book by gail gibbons. Gail gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writerillustrator, according to the washington post. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Sep 25, 2015 i had my first psl pumpkin spice latte of the season so im ready to pull out the box of fall books for kids and start reading and exploring the new season check out some of my favorite pumpkin books and then try a book related literacy activity to work on your little ones reading skills. There are facts about the pilgrims and native americans. We have done 31 days of indoor activities for toddlers, 31 days of outdoor activities for toddlers and now 31 days of pumpkin activities. Around the year in picture books, october picture books genre. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students.
Sep 10, 2019 the pumpkin book is another great nonfiction book for kids of all ages. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles from seed to plant and monarch butterfly. The pumpkin book cd audio cd october 30, 2002 by gail gibbons author, illustrator. Counting pumpkin seeds pumpkin activities babies to. When settlers arrived in america, they saw the pumpkins grown by the. The text is limited mostly to the bottom of the page. Her many honors include the regina medal, the washington postchildrens. Activities to go along with the lessons can be found below the download button. The pumpkin book has been added to your cart add to cart. This book explains how halloween came about and the traditions and customs that accompany this holiday. A favorite childrens author, gail gibbons introduces all the details about the growth of pumpkins along with some new terms for kids to learn.
This reproducible is part of explore the world of science. Find gail gibbons from seed to plant lesson plans and teaching resources. Her books often match exactly with standards i teach, and she includes pictures and interesting facts that keep my students enthralled. Childrens book author and illustrator, gail gibbons, keeps you up to date on recent books, as well as archiving previous titles. The pumpkin book gail gibbons, gail gibbons illustrator barnes and noble. Student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education.
If you are studying pumpkins and using the pumpkin book by gail gibbons, this student mini book is the perfect companion. Tiffins class as they explore pumpkins, learn about estimating, and practice skip counting. Around the year in picture books, october picture books. Buy the pumpkin book by gail gibbons online at alibris. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. Compost wont mean the same thing after readers have seen the amazing transformation of jack from grinning pumpkin to moldmottled wreckage to hopeful. In this book it tells us what family pumpkins belong to, when to plant pumpkin seeds, what the seed needs to grow, what the plant will look like at each stage, and when to harvest the pumpkins. Pumpkin color mixing free printable painting with pumpkins. The book features bold, clearlylabeled illustrations, directions for drying seeds, and even how to carve funny or scary faces into your pumpkin with an adults help, along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore.
They also learn an important lesson about not judging people or items by what they see. Since we had a hard time deciding on just one, here are ten crafts and activities you can pair with one of her books. From an acclaimed science author, heres everything about pumpkinsincluding how they grow. Well if you and your students are anything like mine, you are loving on anything pumpkin right about now. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with the pumpkin book by gail gibbons. Gail gibbons is an astounding nonfiction writer and her books are truly a treat to the eye.
Simple and clear directions for drying seeds, planting and tending pumpkin patches, and carving funny or scary faces are included in the book, along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore. This book is most appropriate for kindergarten through third grade students. Gail gibbons writes excellent nonfiction books in language that kindergarten students can understand. Winner of the 2010 regina award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for holiday house. Inside, youll find one lesson plan for each grade k5. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. After listening to from seed to plant by gail gibbons, learners take a walk around their school looking for plants. Gail gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first thanksgiving. I would totally recommend her works to any teacher or parent. Pumpkin literacy activities for k3 learners this reading mama.
Free christmas library lesson plans elementary librarian. Enjoy some laughs with these funny seasonal pumpkin stories that all have wonderful. Shes written lots of great nonfiction books for kids. The story covers the entire process of growing a pumpkin from picking out seeds, to planting, to how the seed grows into a pumpkin. After reading, the pumpkin book by gail gibbons, students will complete the notebook. See more ideas about gail gibbons, childrens books and books. After reading bats by gail gibbons at home with your child, i would like you two to do a fun activity to show all that you have learned. Join facebook to connect with gail gibbons and others you may know.