Growing Vegetable Soup / A sembar sopa de verduras
Author: Lois Ehlert
Overview:
Growing Vegetable Soup teaches young children about the world of plants and healthy eating. A colorful bilingual story that takes children through the journey of planting seeds, caring for growing plants, and harvesting vegetables to make delicious soup. Students get to do hands-on activities this week that build vocabulary as they learn about plant life cycles. The lesson inculcates patience, teamwork, and a love of nature — it shows young children how care and effort bring a good result, which they’ll love.
Standard:
Language & Literacy:
110.2(b)(2)(C): Ask and respond to questions about texts read aloud.
110.2(b)(3)(A): Retell or re-enact a story.
110.2(b)(7)(B): Understand new vocabulary.
Science:
112.11(b)(2)(B): Observe, describe, and discuss the life cycle of plants.
Social & Emotional Development:
113.12(b)(6)(A): Express feelings and identify qualities like patience and helpfulness.