Resources for My Trees & Me Guide
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Section 1 - Exploring Nature with the Senses
Activity 1: The Shape of Things
Children search for the shapes and colors that define both our natural and built environments. Access resources
Activity 2: Sounds Around
Children explore the sounds of nature and imitate them using their own voices and instruments that they make together. Access resources
Activity 3: Tree Textures
Children explore trees and their parts using the sense of touch. Access resources
Activity 4: Follow Your Nose
Children explore trees and tree parts using their senses of smell and taste. Access resources
Section 2 - Experiencing Trees through Seasons
Activity 5: Fall for Trees
Children explore the signs of autumn and play with falling, changing, and dancing leaves. Access resources
Activity 6: Evergreens in Winter
Children explore evergreen trees—and the season of winter—using their senses. Access resources
Activity 7: Best Buds
Children explore twigs, buds, and tree flowers while they celebrate the coming of spring. Access resources
Activity 8: My Tree and Me
Children compare trees and identify distinguishing features. Access resources
Section 3 - Meeting Neighborhood Trees
Activity 9: Parts to Play
Children make a tree costume and explore the parts of a tree. Access resources
Activity 10: Home Tweet Home
Children discover how plants and animals depend on trees. Access resources
Activity 11: Community Explorers
Children explore how their community—and the trees within it—provide things people need. Access resources
Activity 12: Three Cheers for Trees
Children explore the many products and benefits that trees provide. Access resources
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