STEAM Spring – Pussy Willow Madness – Study Nature, Writing Prompts, Biomim

Item description

Explore the magic of spring by “slowly” watching how the pussy
willows develop. Look for pattern, learn about how to grow them, and be
inspired by the Polar willow.

This package contains:

1. Facts about Pussy willows

2. Describe a pussy willow

3. Diary of a bud – observations of how they grow

4. Pussy Willow Detective – look for pattern, and pollen

5. How to protect the pussy willow trees or shrubs?

6. Pussy Willow Shape Poem – be inspired by the shape of branches

7. Write an ending to a poem by Cicely M. Barker – Pussy Willow Fairy

8. Author and illustrator text – Cicely M.Barker

9. Write interesting things about Cicely M.Barker and draw her clothes

10. Biomimicry – Polar willow – design challenge

11. Craft ideas