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Summer Reading List

From informative nonfiction reads to silly fictional tales, this list separated by grade level will help kids–and adults–stay on top of their reading.

An Easy-to-Make Model that Explains the Inner Parts of a Tree

Help students visualize and better understand the function of the inner parts of a tree trunk by creating this easy-to-make visual aid.

Agent of Change: Accolades for Our PLT State Coordinator

My life changed when I met Pat Maloney, the PLT State Coordinator in Maine. Learn about PLT’s national network that provides support to educators for incorporating environmental education and outdoor learning into their classrooms.

Social Media and the Classroom

With hundreds of social media outlets available, PLT highlights 4 social media platforms that have useful applications for teachers.

3 Rules and 3 Ideas for Involving Parents in Children’s Learning

When parents take an active interest in their child’s education, students benefit. Here are 3 tested ways to engage parents in learning with their children.

Tree Planting Tips

Ready, set, plant! Tree planting tips for your class, community group, or family to use when planting trees.

Teaching and Learning Ecologically

Education is my passion, and I am fortunate to enjoy it as a career. As Manager of Education Programs with the Project Learning Tree (PLT) national office in Washington, D.C., I help create PLT’s PreK-12 activities and design professional development programs for educators. For nearly a decade, I have been immersed in the field of environmental education.

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