Students are encouraged to have a copy of the alphabet chart next to them as they write or access the class poster. As teachers support early writing, this is a tool they will travel with to support letter formation and letter sounds.
Week 1
Students go outside to observe the world around them and document what they see using their composition notebook and Nutty Scientist Nature Journal.
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Week 1, Day 2
Trail Map
Week 1, Day 1
Week 2
Students continue their study of the outdoors and zoom in to a "small square" amongst the wide world.
T-Chart
Week 2, Day 1
Compare nature-based spaces vs. people places
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Week 2, Day 2
*Note that this lesson is the same as Week 1, Day 2
Write a List
Fun Ways to Use Chalk
Week 3
Time to explore the science of music! Students will build their own musical instruments and explore the sounds found outdoors.