Mrs. Green Loves The Earth
What’s inside...
Mrs. Green is a teacher who loves teaching her class about taking care of the Earth. She shares lots of information with them and then asks the class to come up with actions that would be good for the Earth. They hold a Science Fair where children present their ideas. One child wins the grand prize for coming up with the best idea! This book could be used as a science lesson leading to a discussion of concepts such as composting, electric cars, native gardens, etc. and how they benefit the environment.
Age
6-18
Length
37 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways Mrs. Green shows her love for the Earth in the book?
Why do you think it's important to take care of our planet like Mrs. Green does?
How do you feel when you see clean parks and beaches?
Can you think of something we could do together to help the Earth?
What would you tell a friend about helping the Earth after reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the discussion with a positive note on how taking care of the Earth can be fun and rewarding.
Relate the actions of Mrs. Green in the book to everyday activities that your child can participate in, like recycling or planting a tree.
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the environment and discuss the impact of individual actions.
Propose creating a small family project, like starting a garden or organizing a local clean-up, inspired by the book.
Ensure to listen actively to your child’s ideas and praise their initiative towards earth-friendly actions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Environmental Conservation
Explanation: Mrs. Green educates children on the significance of taking care of our planet by demonstrating simple, everyday actions like recycling and conserving water.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to turn off the water while brushing their teeth and to recycle paper and plastic at home and school.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards Nature
Explanation: Through Mrs. Green's interactions with plants and animals, children see a kind and caring attitude towards all living things.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice this by being gentle with pets, not plucking leaves from plants, and helping to feed birds.
Example Lesson: Community Involvement
Explanation: Mrs. Green organizes community clean-up days showing the power of teamwork in making a positive change.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to participate in local community service events, such as park cleanups or community gardening.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Mrs. Green teaches children that being responsible for the environment is an ongoing commitment.
Real-World Application: This can translate to kids taking responsibility for their own belongings and spaces by cleaning up after themselves and taking care of their school materials.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: The story highlights creative solutions to environmental issues, like using old containers as planters.
Real-World Application: Children can use their creativity to repurpose old items at home, turning them into art projects or functional objects instead of throwing them away.