Spring - Pussy Willow Madness

By Sparking Children's Thinkibility

Grades Kindergarten- 3rd  Writing, General Science, Spring

There are some special willows that grow in the Arctic. The branches help to protect the plants from the cold wind. 

Can you draw a Polar Willow that grows in the Arctic?

Explore the magic of spring by "slowly" watching how the pussy willows develop. 
Look for pattern, learn about how to grow them, and be inspired by the Polar willow.

This package contains:

1. Facts about pussy willows
2. Describe a pussy willow
3. Diary of a bud - observations of how they grow
4. Pussy Willow Detective - look for pattern, and pollen
5. How to protect the pussy willow trees or shrubs?
6. Pussy Willow Shape Poem - be inspired by the shape of branches
7. Write an ending to a poem by Cicely M. Barker - Pussy Willow Fairy
8. Author and illustrator text - Cicely M.Barker
9. Write interesting things about Cicely M.Barker and draw her clothes
10. Biomimicry - Polar willow - design challenge
11. Craft ideas

Link to Spring - Pussy Willow Madness


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