What can happen to a small, shiny green seed when we plant it and take care of it? Join Shaimaa on a fun journey and watch how the seed transforms into a delicious meal that brings the whole family together with joy.

Parent and Teacher Guide

Story Objectives:

• Introduce the child to the life cycle of a plant in a simple and smooth way.
• Promote values of giving and cooperation between the child and the surrounding environment.
• Spark children's curiosity about nature and the importance of caring for plants.
• Develop observation and deduction skills by following the growth stages of the pea.

Introductory Conversation:

Ask the child: Have you ever seen a seed turn into a plant? What do plants need to grow?

Pre-Reading Exploratory Activity:

Bring some small seeds (peas, lentils, beans…) and ask the child to touch and compare them.

During Reading:

• Use an expressive tone of voice when describing the plant's growth.
• Ask the child to guess what will happen after each step.
• Encourage the child to imitate Shaimaa's actions, like giving something to the ant or watering the seed.

Post-Reading Activities:

• Planting Seeds: Give each child a small seed, a cup with soil, and water to plant it. Follow the growth daily and record the changes by drawing or taking pictures.
• Retelling the Story: Have the children rearrange the story using picture cards that represent the different stages of the seed's growth.
• Art Activity: Draw the plant's life cycle using colored paper or play-dough.

For Discussion:

• How did Shaimaa help the ant? How did the ant help Shaimaa?
• What did Shaimaa gain from the pea seed?
• How did Shaimaa take care of the seed? And what was the result of her care?
• Do you have a similar story about care and attention?

Product Details:

• Weight: 0.215 kg
• Dimensions: 16 × 16 cm
• Age: +2 Years
• Author: Yamam Khartash
• Illustrator: Shireen Saeed
• Cover: Board Book
• Number of Pages: 20