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Reading, Writing and Arithmetic on the Farm! 11/1/17

Target Audience:  A Math and literacy Workshop for Teachers Grades K-3 Description:

Mathematics Titles

 1)             How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara

2)             Soybeans in the Story of Agriculture by Susan Anderson/Joanne Buggey

3)             The Apple Orchard Riddle by Margaret McNamara

4)             The Beeman by Laurie Krebsliteracy Titles

1)            The Guardian Team by Cat Urbigkit

2)             Gardening for Nutrition by Florida AITC

3)             First Peas to the Table by Susan Grigsby

4)             My American Farm

 As we review each title, we teach a lesson and supply the plans, materials, and Common Core Standards so teachers can plant the seeds of Math and Literacy in their students using Agriculture. Each of the books we have chosen is an Accurate Ag Book, which means they tell our farming story with facts, feelings and fun IWe will have a panel of preschool educators present ideas, strategies and techniques in response to many of the common behaviors that take place in the preschool classrooms. Time will be allotted for participants so bring your questions and your scenarios!

Presenters: NJ Farm Bureau Women's Committee

Instructor : NJ Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Dates : 11/01/17
Days : Weds
From : 9:30am - 12:30pm
Fee : $ 50.00
Course Number : E356

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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