Elsie’s Seedling Shelter: Activities

Shared Reading · Year 3. An adult reads the questions and clues aloud. Children can talk, point, sign or choose an answer. For Jumbled Words, show the matching vocabulary word and build it together; children do not need to read independently.

Vocabulary

Read these five words from the story. Talk about what they mean.

shelter: A cover or place that gives protection.
ventilated: Made so air can move through.
moisture: A small amount of water.
observe: Look carefully to notice what happens.
adjustment: A small change to improve something.

Jumbled Words

Use the clue to make a word from the story. Drag the letters with a mouse or finger, or tap a letter and then a space.

Put the story in order

Drag the pictures into order from first to last with a mouse or finger. Or tap a picture, then tap where it should go. Use arrow keys to move a focused picture.

Tell the story

Observe a ready-made ventilated plant shelter with an adult over several days. Record weather and plant appearance with pictures.