Save The River® Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper®

Save The River is a non-profit, member-based environmental organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research.

My Little Book of Wood Ducks

A Distance Learning Guide for Educators and Guardians

Save The River is committed to providing quality educational programs and resources for formal and informal educators throughout our region. Distance Learning has become the new norm due to the NYS On Pause Executive Order. While Save The River plans to host in person educator trainings, field trips and K-12 educational programs when we are safely able to come together once again, we have developed Virtual Learning Field Trips and Resources for students, parents, and educators who are interested in learning more about the St. Lawrence River.

My Little Book of Wood Ducks introduces students to author Hope Irvin Marston’s world of wood ducks. Students follow along as the story is read aloud, learning about a family of nine ducklings and the forest and pond they live in.

Heather White reads the story and prompts young readers to think about how wood ducks make their nests, what their predators are, and what they eat. Students will learn about the remarkable jump all wood ducklings take as they launch themselves from the nest to the ground – up to 50 feet!

Featured Lesson Video: My Little Book of Wood Ducks

My Little Book of Wood Ducks can be integrated into classroom curriculum and addresses New York State Science and (or) ELA Learning Standards with a focus on K-3 grade levels. Save The River can work with you to tailor pre-and post-discussion content to meet your classroom needs.

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My Little Book of Wood Ducks can be integrated into classroom curriculum and addresses New York State Science and (or) ELA Learning Standards with a focus on K-3 grade levels.

Save The River can work with you to tailor pre-and post discussion content to meet your classroom needs.  

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Interested in learning more about our educational opportunities? Save The River is always happy to work with new teachers and find ways to create meaningful lessons for students.

Fill out the form here and a member of our educational team will respond to see what options make sense for your classroom whether that is in person or a virtual experience.

There are many additional fun and educational activities you can use to engage your students with St. Lawrence River island habitats both in the classroom or during distance learning. In addition make sure to follow our Facebook Page to learn more about what Save The River is doing to protect our waterways, and to stay up to date on upcoming adult and youth educational opportunities.