Little Seeds Level 3-5

In Little Seeds, young readers are taken on a sensory and educational journey into the world of fruit. This story follows the process of cutting various seeded fruits in half to create a delicious fruit salad. The book introduces children to basic scientific concepts about seeds while building their literacy through carefully selected high-frequency words and sound recognition. Phonics activities include the exploration of the letters L, A, and S, along with the concept of onset and rime using words like œseed and œsalad. With engaging illustrations and simple yet meaningful text, Little Seeds provides opportunities to discuss vocabulary, sentence structure, and the relationship between words and meaning. This title is ideal for exploring themes of food, nature, and healthy habits, while reinforcing early literacy development.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances understanding of seed-bearing fruits and healthy eating.
• Reinforces directionality and print awareness.
• Builds phonemic recognition and visual word cues.
• Supports early science inquiry through observation and discussion.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a real or pretend fruit salad using toy or paper fruits.
• Match fruits with their seeds using photos or drawings.
• Use the book to launch a seed-sorting activity.
• Write or label fruit names in a grid to reinforce vocabulary.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 4+
• Book dimensions: 14.5cm x 16.5cm; 16 pages
• Ensure adult supervision when using real fruit and knives.
• All craft materials should be non-toxic and age-appropriate.