Squirreling Our Way Through Science, Language Arts and Technology!

Created by: Cheryl Phillips

Grade Level: 1-2 grade

Introduction: What a fun activity to begin the year with your 2^nd graders. They will enjoy listening to the tale of Pearl Squirrel as she prepares for winter. Pearl is so proud of her new home, for it is her very first home! She is anxious to show it off to her woodland friends only to be told by them that their home is much better than hers.

Brief Description of Activity: 

 Students will gather around their computer as the teacher computer accesses Tumblebooks.The teacher will use NetOp to demo each computer.

While the main computer is on the story: A Home for Pearl Squirrel (6 ½ minutes), students will follow along with the story on their computer.

Following the story, students will examine and talk about the main idea, characters and character issues in the story. In addition, students will learn that all animals have specific needs for their individual adaptations. Total discussion time: 10 – 12 minutes.

Task:

Kids will access Kidspiration and go to Picture.  Find  ‘symbol maker’ up in the upper right hand corner and click to go.  Students can create with paint and insert a stamp. When they are done, click on ‘done’ and the picture will appear on the main screen. (see example) Students can go back to the symbol maker and create as many habitats as they’d like too.