An Egg is Quiet

Description of Learning Unit:

In this unit, you will read "An Egg is Quiet" with your child. By learning some new vocabulary, making science observations about eggs, answering comprehension questions, and hatching a pretend egg, your child will understand the story and have fun. Your child will also learn what an author and illustrator do and learn the following sight words: you, all, am. This unit is designed to last one week, depending on how often you teach language arts. 

List of Objectives:

• Read "An Egg is Quiet."
• Understand what an author and illustrator do.
• Learn the sight words: you, all, am.

List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:

Prior Knowledge Required for This Unit (if any):

Literature Activities:

Read "An Egg is Quiet" with your child and discuss the story with your child. 

Lots of new vocabulary words are introduced to your child in this book. Play this game to make sure your child comprehends these new words. 

Use this science worksheet to gather information about the different animals in "An Egg is Quiet."

Create a paper mache egg with your child for a fun follow-up activity to the story. 

Sight Words - You, All, Am:

Show your child flashcards with this week's sight words (you, all, am). You can either use store bought cards, make your own, or print them from the link. 

Match the broken egg puzzles to create your sight words. 

Language Arts Concepts - Author/Illustrator:

Read the books What Do Authors Do? and What Do Illustrators Do? by Eileen Christelow for your child to gain a better understanding of these jobs. 

Practice what an illustrator does by completing this lesson. 

Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):

Color this picture of a chick hatching from an egg. 

Print out this book about animals that hatch out of eggs. 

Free Online Video:

Free Online Audio: 

Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):