Earth Hour

Earth Hour takes place on March 30th at 8:30 p.m. Check https://www.earthhour.org/celebrate-the-hour to see how your class can learn about and participate in Earth Hour.

Earth Day

April 22nd is Earth Day every year. Check https://www.earthday.org to see how your class can make a positive contribution to protecting Mother Earth. The site has many ideas for how schools and students can take actions and make a positive change.

Growing Plants

Depending what time of year you are reading this book, you have different options to grow plants from bulbs or seeds. Explore the requirements to grow something with your class. Decide if you would like to grow something from seed to plant in a pot or school/community...

Gardening

Tess’s grandmother says to her, “Let’s put on our boots and our sweaters. I am going to show you my garden.” Ask students to think about a time when they have been to a garden and to describe what they have seen. Ask students if they have gardened. If your school has...

Grandparents

Discuss things/activities students have done or do together with a grandparent or other family member. Why was this a special time for them?