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A Nest is Noisy
Last updated Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Author: Dianna Hutts Aston
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Date of Publication: 2015
ISBN: 978-1452127132
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Nov. 2020
Synopsis:
From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.
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A Nest Is Noisy delves into the natural world to depict some of the many wonderful ways that animals prepare to house and protect their young.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Looking at the book cover, what do you see? What do you think this book is about?
Vocabulary
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Cradle - a bed for a baby
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Enormous - very,very large, extraordinarily great size or number
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Gooey - soft, wet and sticky
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Predators - an animal that preys on other animals
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What was the most surprising animal nest you learned about today?
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What was your favorite animal nest?
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What animals do you remember from today's book?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Create a nest out of paper and scraps around your house to keep a small toy and/or small belongings.
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Normally at the November reading clubs we give an item with a college logo to each kid, so this time we could have the kids create their own college logos based on the college logo the volunteer(s) share on something they are wearing or otherwise display.
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Thanksgiving month! - have the kids tmake a thank you card or write a thank you letter to someone they care about
Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/november-2020-seasons-and-the-natural-world/
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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