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Grade Range: - K
The Enormous "Kinder" Garden is a lengthy theme unit for kindergarten classrooms that utilizes rich literature and tremendous cross-curricular activities. The unit touches upon several learning styles and national standards. It is a detailed and user-friendly theme that will have children completely immersed. The literature includes <i> The Enormous Watermelon, The Enormous Potato, Jack and the Beanstalk </i>, and others. Try adding the site ChooseMyPlate (<a href="/single.cfm?id=12909">reviewed here</a>) and healthy eating habits to weave the district Health curriculum into the unit.
In the Classroom
Have students go on a simple, primary web quest for additional information relating to the foods listed in the theme. Use time in the computer lab or in small groups on a classroom computer cluster.
At Home
Parents can easily follow along with the theme during grocery shopping adventures and dinner preparations!