Kindergarten: Science Writing Unit
Young scientists sharpened their skills with a fall-themed unit linking science lessons and writing. Taking a close look, they observed the features different sized pumpkins (“This one has a wart!”) and handled the gourds before drawing them and writing sentences about what they saw and felt. They used high frequency words, their senses, and repetitive writing to build confidence in literacy, says teacher Helen Weaver.
Young scientists sharpened their skills with a fall-themed unit linking science lessons and writing. Taking a close look, they observed the features different sized pumpkins (“This one has a wart!”) and handled the gourds before drawing them and writing sentences about what they saw and felt. They used high frequency words, their senses, and repetitive writing to build confidence in literacy, says teacher Helen Weaver.
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Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
