STEM Jr. Kit: Vegetables
Jr.
Stem Lesson: Vegetables
In this STEM kit, children will learn to identify various vegetables in a fun and educational way.
Start by reading the book, Mrs. Peanuckle’s Vegetable Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle. Mrs. Peanuckle’s Vegetable Alphabet introduces babies and toddlers to a colorful variety of vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini. Perfect to read aloud, this vegetable buffet will delight children and parents alike with its yummy vegetable facts and vibrant illustrations. Learning the ABCs has never been so delicious!
After you read the story enjoy playing a vegetable flash card game. It is a great way to introduce vegetables, colors and shapes. Afterwards, enjoy making a Veggie Garden Plate Craft.
Please return laminated directions, flashcards, and book in the canvas bag within two weeks.
Share your creation with me; I will put it on our Instagram page.
Happy Learning!
Ms. Debbie
Credit: Vegetable Flash Cards for kids. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.flashcardsforkindergarten.com/vegetable-flashcards/
Preschool Storytime
This program has been designed to be done virtually.
Introduction: This storytime is designed for preschool children ages 4 -5 and their families/caregivers. All children are invited to join us every other week on zoom. We will listen to songs, read a book and you will complete a craft at home. After you register you will receive a call to pick up your preschool storytime kit. Inside the kit, will be a copy of the book, Ms. Debbie will be reading, a preschool newsletter, a worksheet and a craft to do at home after the storytime.
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Virtual Slideshow for Zoom Program: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SlPTTA-3IHcrlwvmGiebori760FZCka_i7eA2UGuwTI/edit?usp=sharing
Outline:
Introduction: Hi Everyone! Welcome to preschool storytime. My name is Ms. Debbie, and I am happy to see you all here today. If you want your parent can type your name in the chat box so we can all get to know each other better. So let’s get started with our opening song. I have included the song in our storytime kit if you would like to join in. If not enjoy listening to our opening song.
Hello Song (laminate included in storytime kit)
Our letter today is "V". Can anyone tell me a word that starts with the letter V?
Vegetables, violin, violet
Credit: ABC Mouse. The Letter V Song" by ABCmouse.com. 2014, January 10. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/GzMsHJGhXYQ
Okay let's stand up and get our wiggles out! Let's stand up.
Okay 1, 2, 3 let's sit down.
Today you are going to hear a story called Plants Feed Me by Lizzy Rockwell.
Credit: Maples, Heather. (2020, April 27). Plants Feed Me. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Q-J9ZifyqSE
Hmmm, I love to eat all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Some fruits I love to eat are grapes and bananas. I also love to eat vegetables like peas, carrots and asparagus.
So what are some fruits and vegetables you like to eat?
Craft: Veggie Garden Plate from Oriental Trading.
Handouts:
Preschool Storytime Updated: April 27, 2021
Introduction: This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 1 hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing.
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Age Range: 4 and 5 years olds Skills Supported: Socialization, reading, writing, and listening. Preschool Standards:Letter Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of beginning phonics and word skills. Associate many letters with their names and their most frequent sounds. Phonological Awareness: Draw children’s attention to the sounds children hear in words (e.g., by asking for the children whose name starts with "A" sound) Social/Emotional: Develop children's awareness of a wide range of feeling with appropriate vocabulary during storytelling. Engage appropriately with peers and librarian. Information Books: Actively participate in read aloud experiences using age appropriate information books. Compare and contrast favorite story books and favorite informational texts and discuss which book is fiction (e.g., tells a story) and which book is information (explains or shares real information). Frequency: Once a week Weekly Attendance: 20 children and their parent/caregiver Staff or Volunteer: 1 staff member and 2 volunteer's Format: Registration required. Budget: Supplies: Books Shared: (today's program)
Plants Feed Me by Lizzy Rockwell
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert
Other Books to Display at Storytime:
1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book by Juana Medina
Edible Numbers by Jennifer Vogel Bass (on order)
The Fruit Bowl by Mark Hoffmann
Oliver's Vegetables by Vivian French
Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman
Growing Colors by Bruce McMillan
Storytime Prep:
Print out felt board pieces. Laminate, add sandpaper to back to adhere to the felt board.
Print out puppet craft on card stock. Cut each one out.
Set up puppet theatre
Pre-storytime Preparation: 1. Introduction: Welcome to preschool storytime. My name is Ms. Debbie. I am so glad to see you today. I am so happy to see adults in our program today. It is more fun for your children when you are here with them to enjoy reading, writing, singing, talking and playing together.
2. Opening Song:
Credit: The Kilboomers: Kids Music Channel. (2015, August 4). Hello song. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/x23rTDl4AMs Lyrics: Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? How are you today? I am fine, I am great. I am fine, I am great. I am fine, I am great. I'm very well today. Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? How are you today? I am hungry, I am tired. I am hungry, I am tired. I am hungry, I am tired. I'm not so good today. Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, how are you? I am very good today. Handout for parents: 3. Early Literacy Aside: Explain Parents, our early literacy tip of the day is on vocabulary or knowing the meaning of words. It is an important part of understanding what is being read. You can see what we do here in storytime, and you may get some ideas of what you can do with your children throughout the day when you play and talk together.
4. Theme Talk: [Children sit in circle]. My name is Ms. Debbie. My first name starts with the letter "D". Who wants to tell me their name? Go around the circle, have parents encourage children to participate and aide them in telling me their first name and the letter their first name starts with. As the children tell me their name, I will be giving out their name plate. Today we are going to read two books, the first one is called Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert. Can anyone name a plant that we can eat?
5. Book: Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert 6. Early Literacy Aside: In our storytime we are going to sing a song and play a game about fruits and vegetables. Today when you eat lunch or dinner, try using these words again or introduce new words about the foods you are eating with your child. 7. Information Book: Plants Feed Me by Lizzy Rockwell 8. Activity: Veggie Song
Have volunteer place photo of vegetable on the felt board as we sing the song.
Lyrics: (To the tune of "If you're happy and you know it" If you like lettuce and you know it, clap your hands.
If you like lettuce and you know it, clap your hands.
If you like lettuce and you know it, and you really want to show it,
If you like lettuce and you know it, clap your hands.
(Repeat with carrots, blueberries, apples)
Credit: fagnan, D. (2012, April). I Love my Veggies and Fruit!
9. Early Literacy Aside: Speak to your child often during the day and try to use many different words to teach children about plants that we eat. Ask lots of open-ended questions, those that require more than a yes or no answer. 10. Closing Song (Sing to the tune "If you're happy and you know it". I selected veggies based on the book we read today.
Lyrics Goodbye, goodbye. It’s time to go. Goodbye, goodbye. I don’t want to go. See you later, alligator. Bye bye bye, butterfly. Goodbye! Credit: Childrensmusic, 2016. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/UQfvAlmr5g0 11. End of Storytime Activity:
Craft: Kids will get a veggie or fruit puppet to color. Glue popsicle stick to the back. Allow kids to play in the puppet theatre with their puppets.
Supplies:
Card stock
Popsicle sticks
Glue Stick
Scissors
13. Takeaways Preschool Newsletter
Letter Worksheet
Coloring sheet
Copy of programming schedule
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