{"product_id":"9781929610570","title":"My Big World of Wonder: Activities for Learning About Nature and Using Natural Resources Wisely","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo trees get drinks? Does the sun give us energy? Where do animals go when it rains?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Big World of Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e allows teachers to heighten young children's awareness of nature and develop an understanding of our natural resources at the same time. This easy-to-use activity book explores how we use-and gives ways to preserve-all natural resources: air, water, minerals, soil, land, and all life forms. Designed for use both inside and outside of the classroom, this helpful resource contains over 80 stimulating activities organized by season-each focusing on the three core principles of conservation: preservation, restoration, and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities ideas include the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching animals with their tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting, arranging, and selling a variety of flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamining how seeds grow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring how spiders catch their food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudying animals that hatch from eggs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking at the effects of littering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ideal resource for teachers from preschool to early primary, \u003ci\u003eMy Big World of Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e also includes helpful appendices containing children's literature, teacher resources, organizations and resources, thematic lesson plans, and journal instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherri Griffin, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor of early childhood education at Central Methodist College and a teacher\/director at Millersburg Preschool and Alumni School, both in central Missouri. She also presents workshops on conservation with young children at local, state and national conferences. She lives in Fulton, MO.\u003c\/p\u003e  ","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039509168368,"sku":"9781929610570","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781929610570_p0.jpg?v=1763637900","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781929610570","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}