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Which subject	No subject
What topic	Making crafts with flowers and reading books about flowers
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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Lesson Plan: Making Crafts with Flowers and Reading Books About Flowers

Grade Level: 2

Duration: 30 minutes

Subject: No Subject

Objective

Students will learn about different types of flowers, explore their characteristics through reading and crafts, and express creativity by making a flower craft.

Materials Needed

• Various craft supplies (construction paper, scissors, glue, flower stickers, markers)
• A selection of picture books about flowers (e.g., "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle, "Planting a Rainbow" by Lois Ehlert)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts for homework

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin by asking students what they know about flowers. Write their responses on the whiteboard.
2. Introduce the books you will be reading and share a brief overview of the stories.
3. Explain that they will also have the opportunity to create a flower craft today.

Read Aloud (10 minutes)

1. Choose one of the picture books about flowers to read aloud to the class.
   • For example, read "The Tiny Seed."
2. Discuss the story as you read:
   • What happens to the tiny seed?
   • What kind of flowers can we find?
   • How do flowers grow?

Flower Craft Activity (10 minutes)

1. Explain the crafting task: students will create their own flower using the provided materials.
2. Demonstrate how to cut out flower shapes from construction paper and assemble a flower using stickers and markers.
3. Allow students to work on their flower crafts, encouraging them to be creative.

Sharing and Reflection (3 minutes)

1. Invite students to share their flower crafts with the class.
2. Ask them to describe what inspired their designs.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

1. Sum up the lesson by reviewing what we learned about flowers and the stories we read.
2. Explain that in the next lesson, we will continue to explore flowers in different ways.

Homework Assignment

Write a short paragraph about your favorite flower based on what you've learned. Include the following:

• The name of the flower
• Where it grows
• Why you like it

Example for Students

My Favorite Flower
My favorite flower is the sunflower. It grows in fields and gardens. I like it because it is tall, bright, and always faces the sun.

Homework Handout

1. Homework Assignment
   Write a short paragraph about your favorite flower.

   • Name of the Flower: ____
   • Where It Grows: ____
   • Why You Like It: ____

Answers for Teachers

• Correct Answers for Example:
  • Name of the flower: Sunflower
  • Where it grows: Fields and gardens
  • Why you like it: Tall, bright, and always faces the sun

This lesson plan encourages creativity, literacy, and an appreciation for nature, tailored for Grade 2 students.