The Curious Garden

Book details

Author: Peter Brown

Topic: Nature

Summary:
The Curious Garden tells the story of how this young boy discovers a door that leads up to abandoned railroad tracks where he finds a forgotten garden. He nurtures the plants into a beautiful garden and other people in his city are inspired to create their own gardens.


Teaching Ideas

Free teaching resources for this book are available below. This includes:

  • a Youtube link to a recording of the book
  • a lesson plan with suggested activities
  • a PowerPoint presentation for teachers
  • a student worksheet

Youtube Video: The Curious Garden

Teaching Resources:

Suitable for all Middle – upper primary

Curriculum Links: Science, Literacy, Social Studies. 

Literacy Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. 

In this lesson, students will talk about challenges, solutions and benefits of a shared garden.

In this lesson, students will practice writing, illustrating and committing to an action statement.

Lesson Plan

PowerPoint Presentation

Student Worksheet