Earth Day Learning Centers by Brittany Borke https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b By Brittany Borke, Ashley Moses & Breona Porter, en-us 2019-04-29 15:27:22 UTC 2025-10-31 05:05:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355063573 These learning centers were created for students to learn fun aspects of the Earth, and ways to make it better. Each center uses different interactive tactics to celebrate Earth day, and teach about the Earth.]]> 2019-04-29 15:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355063573 Connections to Literacy and Language bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355064117 Students will be learning new vocabulary throughout each center. They will be able to name and make connections to symbols, living, and nonliving things they see indoors and outdoors everyday. The different books and songs we chose will also helps students make everlasting connections as well.]]> 2019-04-29 15:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355064117 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355171934 Learning goal:
MELS. IV. E. 1. a. 
Uses writing as a means of expression/communication. Experiments with writing tools and materials. 
MELS. III. A. 2. a. 
Uses Fine Motor Skills with Purpose and Control. Uses fingers and hands to accomplish fine motor tasks. 
]]> 2019-04-29 18:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355171934 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355172222 Objective:
Students will be able to identify colors and sort items by color. ]]> 2019-04-29 18:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355172222 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355172529 Activity:
I will then show the students all the different colored construction and paper and have the students call out the color name for each sheet. I will then tell the students they will be filling each sheet of paper with pictures that highlight that colored sheet.I will then pass out magazines to each students and instruct them to tear out pictures from the magazine that focuses on their page’s color. I will then show a completed collage to give them an idea of what they will be working towards. The students will be working with a partner to complete the collage. I will then have the pairs share with a group and ask them questions like, what colors did they choose? What are some of the objects in the pictures? Did they find this color difficult or hard to find throughout the magazine? I will then have the students work independently to complete two different colored collages than the one they just completed with their partner. While the students are working, I will be walking around and taking notes as well as clarifying misconceptions and encouraging students. ]]> 2019-04-29 18:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355172529 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355173415 Prior to Activity:
Students will gather together before learning center time. I will then read Planting a Rainbow By Lois Ehlert. While I’m reading I will ask the students to identify all of the different colors. As I’m finished reading, I will flip back through the book and ask the students if they can think of any other colors that were not in the book. I will then tell the students they will be making a color collage that will make up colors of the rainbow just like the one presented in the book. ]]> 2019-04-29 18:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355173415 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355174056 Materials:
Magazines, colored paper, tape/glue, markers/crayons/colored pencils ]]> 2019-04-29 19:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355174056 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355174468 Books:
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert]]> 2019-04-29 19:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355174468 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176298 Learning goal:
VI: Science A. Physical Science 2. Investigates properties of objects and materials (preschool) A. Shows interest in the physical world,B. Uses one or more senses to observe the physical world,C. Experiments with simple tools]]> 2019-04-29 19:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176298 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176469 Objective:
Students will investigate and explore simple terms dealing with soil, seeds, vegetables, roots, stem, etc.]]> 2019-04-29 19:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176469 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176607 Activity:
I will fill a sensory table with soil. Plastic vegetables as well as simple gardening tools will be placed inside the table. Various plant posters will be placed around the table. While students are exploring I will ask questions based on what they’re thinking while playing!]]> 2019-04-29 19:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176607 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176810 Assessment:
My assessment will be conducted by simply listening and observing the students actions and language. If I ask a question they do not know the answer to I will provoke their thinking by referring to the object in the table or posters!  ]]> 2019-04-29 19:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176810 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176968 Materials:
Bag of potting soil, plastic vegetables, various kid friendly gardening tools, related posters (something to show the vocabulary)]]> 2019-04-29 19:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355176968 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355177124 Books:
Dirt The Scoop of Soil by:Natalie Rosinsky]]> 2019-04-29 19:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355177124 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355178032 Books:
You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Dirt! By: Ian Graham]]> 2019-04-29 19:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355178032 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355178719 Books:
Seed School by: Joan Holub


]]> 2019-04-29 19:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355178719 Soil Discovery! bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355179419 In real life:
This video is of two preschool students completing my activity. Please listen to their vocabulary and not the “I’m not your friend.” in the background. No need to worry I handled that situation post video. Lol]]> 2019-04-29 19:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355179419 Earth Colors bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355180054 Assessment:
The notes taken during their group and independent work can be used to make determinations about student interest and color knowledge. I will review collages for accuracy that can help determine whether students have met the lesson objective. ]]> 2019-04-29 19:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355180054 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182148 Science standard:
MELS VI.4.c Represents observations about earth and sky through art and construction]]> 2019-04-29 19:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182148 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182307  Objective: 
After watching an interactive video, Recycling For Kids, students will understand the importance of recycling, along with what items are and are not recyclable. They will also create crafts with recyclable items found around the classroom.]]> 2019-04-29 19:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182307 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182771 Activity: 
I will put a video up on the projector. When it comes time for the interactive part, I will pause it, giving the students time to answer for each item the video asks about. After this, I will ask them to grab 2-3 recyclable items from a table that I have already put materials on. I will give them the decision to make either superhero cuffs from paper, or flowers from cardboard, magazines, and paper.]]> 2019-04-29 19:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182771 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182878 Assessment:
Students will be assessed by observations. If I see they are not understanding which items are and aren’t recyclable, then we will stop and go back over it, until they do. I would pause the video longer, get up and walk around the classroom, and pick up random items while asking “Can I recycle this?”, and wait for the correct responses.]]> 2019-04-29 19:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182878 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182968 Materials: 
New or drawn on paper, magazines, small pieces of cardboard, washable paint, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. ]]> 2019-04-29 19:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355182968 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355183309 Books:
This is Our World by Emily Sollinger]]> 2019-04-29 19:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355183309 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355183692 Books:
I Can Save the Earth! by Alison Inches]]> 2019-04-29 19:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355183692 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355184020 Songs:
The Three R's - Mitchel Musso ]]> 2019-04-29 19:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355184020 What Can We Recycle? bkb12480 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355184314 Song:
The Recycle Song - Gombby's Green Island]]> 2019-04-29 19:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355184314 bap56900 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355214943 2019-04-29 21:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355214943 bap56900 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355215180 2019-04-29 21:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355215180 Earth Colors https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355215796 Set up:]]> 2019-04-29 21:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355215796 Classroom setup bap56900 https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355217212 2019-04-29 21:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bkb12480/hx20au4c3d0b/wish/355217212