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 Alfalfabet

In 'Alfalfabet' agriculture and literacy cover
come together to invite new and emerging
readers to discover the wonderful words from agriculture. Through language and pictures new readers will discover many new sights, sounds, smells and flavours from agriculture and in turn learn how agriculture enriches and nourishes their own lives and that of their community.

$19.95 + S&H
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Find out how you can EARN a free copy of Alphalphabet for your classroom!

 

   

A "sneak peak" inside Alfalfabet!

 

"Alfalfabet is a rare mix of whimsy, interesting information and lively illustration to entice children to learn more about the plants and animals that are grown and raised for food. Teachers will find this beautiful book a very useful support for their farming units."

       -Phyllis Simon, Vancouver Kidsbooks, Dec. '09

 

Downloadable Teacher Resources to Complement Alfalfabet:

 

Alfalfabet Banner

Teachers - Enjoy these banners to decorate your classroom, use as a teaching aid in conjunction with the Alfalfabet Book, or just to liven up the school library or resource centre.

The set consists of 6 banners that include the A-Z similar to those found in the Alfalfabet Book.

 Price $10.00

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Summer Institute Unit Plans:

Ranging in length, these unit plans are full of lesson ideas for your class. Written by Summer Institute participants.

  • Snack Pack

A mish-mash of Fruit and Vegetable-related resources for Teachers and their students. A comprehensive list of fruit and vegetable related books, websites and more! (7 pages)

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

  •  Vegetables, Farmers and You

For Grade One (44 pages)

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  • Farm Animals - A Kindergarten Unit

For Kindergarten (30 pages)

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  • Apples

For Grade One (37 pages)

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  • Come to the Farm

A dairy unit for Grade One (17 pages)

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  • From Eggs to Chicks

An integrated Primary Unit (7 pages)

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  • Plants, Seeds and Soil

An integrated study for Grade 2 (44 pages)

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

  • Wonderful Worms

Integrated for Grades 2-3 (19 pages)

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

  • Integrating Dance and Agriculture

A tool kit for Kindergarten to Grade 7 to introduce teachers to the movement concepts and how to integrate them into curriculum (23 pages)

Click here to download the PDF for FREE.

 

Click to download BC SFVNP Product Information Sheets for Elementary Students:

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