Jack and the Beanstalk Lesson Plan Printable
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The children and the young at heart are in
for a real treat! A fun contemporary version of Jack
and the Beanstalk. This English
fairy tale was popularized by Joseph Jacobs. This version is from the great BBC Online site for Kids - England, it is fully animated with sound, suitable for all ages! Don't miss it! Activity #1: Read Jack and the Beanstalk 1. Jack and the Beanstalk -- BBC Online Have fun discussing reading and discussing the story! This story has endless possibilities for activities and topics here are only two approaches: 1. Science - Plants: One topic that can be a great learning experience is to do activities related to plants and how seeds grow. 2 . Nutrition > ChooseMyPlate > Beans Jack grows a beanstalk. Visit the ChooseMyPlate links below and learn about the nutritional value of beans in our diet. Beans (dry or green) are in the vegetables group. Dry beans are also part of the protein foods group. Explore and taste different types of beans. 2. Alphabet Letter J: Practice Jj is for Jack is also appropriate as an activity. The coloring page below can be helpful to present this concept. Choose whichever approach or do both at different times. These can be adapted for ages 2 to 6. Topic / Theme 1: Plants & How Seeds Grow: After activity #1 - reading the story: 1. Science Activity #2: Growing my Beanstalk Grow a bean plant indoors in a small sturdy pot, once it sprouts insert a 6-9 inch thin branch or stick, gently in the pot and help the plant climb the branch. Help your child make a small drawing of himself and tape to the top of the branch to pretend he is "Jack" climbing. the beanstalk. DLTK's Learning About Plants Craft (2+) Visit the following activities and instructions to make a wonderful and easy craft to learn about plants and how seeds grow. 2. Activity #4: Coloring Pages and Alphabet activities * Jack Climbing the Beanstalk to include with these activities to practice alphabet letter J is for Jack. * Letter G: soft sound G Giant and hard G for Goose: The Giant and Goose |
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