Flower Word Book
Begin by reading Flower Garden by Eve Bunting, pausing to discuss the story and garden-themed vocabulary. After reading, display illustrations of common flowers with their names printed clearly: rose, daisy, tulip, sunflower, lily. Point to letters as you name each flower. Distribute handwriting paper and demonstrate a special three-fold technique that creates three equal sections. Guide children to replicate the fold, then carefully cut along the fold lines to create three strips. On each strip, children will select one flower word from the display and copy it carefully. Circulate to support letter formation and proper spelling. Once words are written, distribute cardstock pages. Children glue one word strip per page and use crayons or colouring pencils to draw their interpretation of that flower. Create a cover page with the title "My Flower Word Book" and the child's name. Stack pages, punch holes along one edge, and bind with ribbon. Conclude by having children share their books, reading their flower words and showing their drawings.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Flowers and Plants
- Learning area: Communication and Language
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Materials
- Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
- Handwriting paper
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Flower illustrations with name labels
- Colouring pencils and crayons
- Hole puncher and ribbon
Instructions
Begin by reading Flower Garden by Eve Bunting, pausing to discuss the story and garden-themed vocabulary. After reading, display illustrations of common flowers with their names printed clearly: rose, daisy, tulip, sunflower, lily. Point to letters as you name each flower.
Distribute handwriting paper and demonstrate a special three-fold technique that creates three equal sections. Guide children to replicate the fold, then carefully cut along the fold lines to create three strips.
On each strip, children will select one flower word from the display and copy it carefully. Circulate to support letter formation and proper spelling. Once words are written, distribute cardstock pages. Children glue one word strip per page and use crayons or colouring pencils to draw their interpretation of that flower.
Create a cover page with the title "My Flower Word Book" and the child's name. Stack pages, punch holes along one edge, and bind with ribbon. Conclude by having children share their books, reading their flower words and showing their drawings.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe each child's ability to listen to and comprehend the story, follow multi-step directions, and complete their Flower Word Book.