We've been doing a lot of singing ...
where the watermelons grow ...
Here's Raffi
and a self titled "hip" version
Watermelon seeds are responsible for one of my favourite celebration of learning moments.
We read Black Seeds, Black Seeds, a watermelon version of Brown Bear Brown Bear. Here is our pocket chart version.
I think that the idea came from a McCracken workshop (and if that means anything to you, we are dating ourselves!) many years ago. The illustrations were created for me (also years ago) by a very talented artist mum, Roseanne Currie.
Click on the graphic for your free pocket chart picture download. I made 2 copies of the last picture so that one could be used as a title card if you wished.
Check back later in the week for a booklet version.
Happy Memorial Day to American friends - and happy Monday to everyone else.
Thanks for the watermelon sequencing cards! They are perfect for our upcoming watermelon unit. :)
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Learning Is Something to Treasure
Glad you can use it Lisa - check back later in the week for a booklet version.
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I have tons of McCracken stuff! Years ago they were always coming to Victoria:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the watermelon ideas!
Barbara
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
They have fabulous big books, charts, teacher resource books. It was very sad that they did not pass on/sell their business so that newer/younger teachers could get their materials. My favourite of their stuff is the full pocket chart pictures for retelling books - The Little Old Woman WHo Was Not Afraid of Anything, Good Night Owl, Rosie's Walk ... so much good (and fun) teaching resources.
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