{"id":181,"date":"2026-05-07T22:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-05-07T23:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T23:28:14","slug":"for-teachers-and-librarians","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/for-teachers-and-librarians\/","title":{"rendered":"For Teachers and Librarians"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A storytime favorite with classroom roots<\/h3>

Life on a Vine<\/em> is a story that naturally connects science, language arts, social-emotional learning, and seasonal classroom experiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Classroom Connections<\/h2>

Science<\/h3>

Use Life on a Vine<\/em> to introduce or reinforce:<\/p>

Plant life cycles
Seeds and germination
Roots, vines, blossoms, and fruit
Pollination and the role of bees
Seasonal change
Pumpkin growth and harvest<\/p>

Language Arts<\/h3>

The book offers opportunities to study:<\/p>

Personification
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Similes
Sensory details
Narrator\u2019s point of view
Descriptive language
Story sequence and pacing<\/p>

Social-Emotional Themes<\/h3>

The story can also support conversations about:<\/p>

Growth and change
Patience
Belonging
Purpose
Nature vs. nurture
The people, places, and experiences that help shape who we become<\/p>

For Elementary Classrooms<\/h3>

Read before or after a pumpkin patch field trip. Pair with a pumpkin observation journal, seed-planting activity, or seasonal writing prompt.<\/p>

For Science Classes<\/h3>

Use the book as a narrative introduction to plant growth, pollination, and life cycles. Students can compare the story\u2019s poetic language with factual science vocabulary.<\/p>

For Middle-Level Language Arts<\/h3>

Study the text as an accessible model of literary devices. Students can identify examples of personification, sound words, similes, and imagery, then write their own short piece from the perspective of a natural object.<\/p>

For Libraries<\/h3>

Feature the book in fall story time, pumpkin-themed programming, harvest displays, or family literacy nights. Add a pumpkin craft, seed exploration, or \u201cwrite your own object story\u201d activity.<\/p>

Program & Visit Information<\/h2>

Mrs. Hanson is available for:<\/p>

Book readings
Classroom visits
Library group activities
Pumpkin-themed story programs
Seasonal literacy events
Author Q&A sessions<\/p>

With 34 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Hanson brings both warmth and classroom awareness to her visits. Her programs can be adapted for young children, elementary classrooms, middle-level students, and library audiences.<\/p>

Bring Mrs. Hanson and <\/strong>Life on a Vine<\/b><\/em> to your classroom, library, or fall reading event.<\/strong><\/p>

Schedule a Visit<\/strong>
Request Classroom Resources<\/strong>
Contact Kari<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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For Teachers & Librarians A storytime favorite with classroom roots Life on a Vine is a story that naturally connects science, language arts, social-emotional learning, and seasonal classroom experiences. Classroom Connections Science Use Life on a Vine to introduce or reinforce: Plant life cyclesSeeds and germinationRoots, vines, blossoms, and fruitPollination and the role of beesSeasonal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-181","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=181"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/181\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":221,"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/181\/revisions\/221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kari.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}