National Peanut Month
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The Five Civilized Tribes brought peanuts to the
Indian Territory, planting them in small gardens. After the general
settlement of Oklahoma Territory, residents also planted parcels
of the nuts, often selling or trading them to neighbors.
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Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut
butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.
Writing Prompts
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What is the best way to eat peanut butter? Write an essay defending your opinion.
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Pretend you are a peanut on Facebook. What
is your status? Pass your status along so others in the class
can write comments.
Common Core for these Writing Prompts
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Kindergarten - Writing: K.W.1,2,6
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Grade 1 - Writing: 1.W.1,2,6
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Grade 2 - Writing: 2.W.1,2,6
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Grade 3 - Writing:3.W.1,2,6
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Grade 4 - Writing:4.W.1,2,6
Books
Monroe, Judy, George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor, Capstone, 2005. (Grades 1-8)
Tells the story of George Washington Carver, with black and white photos.
Nelson, Robin, From Peanut to Peanut Butter, Lerner, 2004. (Grades PreK-3)
Depicts the whole plant, with the peanuts attached at the roots, harvesting, sorting, roasting and peanut butter-making.
Olson, Nathan, George Washington Carver, Ingenious Inventor, Capstone, 2006. (Grades 1-7)
Comic book-style word balloons tell the story of George Washington Carver, beginning with his life as a slave, his mother's kidnapping and his adoption by the Carvers, his education and his success as an inventor. Includes a timeline of his life, a glossary and recommended reading list.
