JoJo and Gran Gran Look for Leaves
In JoJo and Gran Gran Look for Leaves, JoJo searches for leaves to complete her checklist until she realizes she can’t find a green leaf. Gran Gran suggests a solution. Real-life friends collect leaves that have fallen from the trees. This video is excerpted from BBC’s JoJo & Gran Gran, a children's animated television series following JoJo, an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving Gran Gran, who always has something new to teach her.
Join JoJo and Gran Gran on lots of adventures and travel through the different seasons! JoJo is almost 5, and Gran Gran is her wise and loving grandmother. They live close to each other, and Gran Gran always has something fun planned to do when JoJo comes to visit. Learn more.
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Q: What problem does Jared have?
A: The leaves are falling so quickly that more fall as he sweeps them up.
Q: What problem does JoJo have? How does Gran Gran solve it?
A: JoJo can’t find a green leaf to pick up, so Gran Gran suggests a leaf rubbing instead.
Q: What did you learn about fall leaves? What questions do you have about fall leaves?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may mention that different trees produce different colored leaves.
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