Read together
In the springtime, when the world awakes
Seeds are planted, earth begins to quake
Tiny sprouts push up through the dirt
Growing tall and strong, never getting hurt
A seed, so small and round and brown
Holds the power to grow a plant from the ground
With sun and rain and soil just right
A new green friend will grow with all its might
In the fall, when the leaves turn gold
Our plant friends start to look a little old
Their leaves change color, then they fall
But don't worry, they'll be back in no time at all
And just like plants, creatures grow too
Hatching from eggs, all shiny and new
Birds and insects and all kinds of critters
Grow up strong with the help of their caregivers
So when you see a sprout or plant or seed
Remember the wonder of nature's deed
And know that everything in life can grow
Just give it time, and watch it glow!
Talk about it
Reflection
Sure, here are a few questions you could ask kids to think about the story:
- What was your favorite part of the story and why?
- What did the main character learn in the story?
- How would you feel if you were in the same situation as the main character?
- What would you do differently if you were the main character in the story?
- What lesson do you think the author was trying to teach in the story?
- How did the main character change from the beginning of the story to the end?
- What do you think will happen to the main character after the story ends?
- Have you ever experienced something similar to what happened in the story?
- What was the most exciting part of the story for you?
- Do you think the main character made the right choices in the story?