Objective:
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1. To discuss the proper clothing for the season
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Materials:
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1. Book:
Arnold’s Apple Tree
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Procedure:
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1. Display the cover of the book and let the children predict what they think the story will be about. You may wish to record their predictions
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2. Share the story with the children, pausing periodically to allow the children to predict what may be happening on the next page. If the children’s original prediction of the story content was inaccurate, you may wish to redirect the original question at some point during the story to see if a more accurate prediction can be made
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3. Discuss with the story with the children focusing on the changes in Arnold’s apple tree but also be sure that the children notice the changes in Arnold’s attire during each of the seasons.
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4. Assist the children in applying the names for each season. You may wish to identify the present season, what the air feels like, appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, and how the plants and animals are reacting to this particular season. (For example, In the fall, the leaves on decidous trees and bushes turn colors and fall to the ground, squirrels are busy gathering nuts, etc.)
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5. Trace the outline of the human form on construction paper and make enough copies for each child to recieve one. Allow the children to cut out this form. Then using various materials such as paper, fabric, buttons, glue, scissors, etc., allow the children to add the physical feaures and to “dress” the figure in clothing appropriate for the current season and weather conditions..
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