Trees are our leafy friends that provide shade in summer and wood to warm our homes in winter. Learning about trees with your preschool and kindergarten students is an engaging fall activity or these lessons can be enjoyed around the year.
In Nourishing Nature Kindergarten: Tree Guide we include four weeks of lesson plans related to trees.
A TREE BEGINS
The study of how a tree begins to grow and how to care for a growing tree. Transferring acorns, sorting tree seeds and watering plants are a few activities we do this week.
ABOUT A TREE
The study of what makes up a tree and how tree are similar, yet different. This week we measure trees, sort bark, and make leaf prints.
A TREE IS A HOME
The study of the habitat that is within and surrounding a tree. We will explore the world of bugs and birds and other tree dwellers in this week of playful learning.
A TREE GIVES
A study on some of the ways a tree gives to us. This week we will play with fruit, making a rainbow fruit snack, apple star print, and learn about some of the beautiful gifts the tree generously gives.
My heart is that as you study trees with your little ones you will see your hearts grow together and your roots in your family deepened. This study has a mix of living books, simple crafts, directed printables, fun activities and adventure. You will also find simple food preparation and home skills you can work into the rhythm of your day.
These lessons are created with play in mind but offer skills an older preschool or kindergarten student will enjoy.
They have been loved by my two-year-old on the simplest level, engaging for my four-year-old while still grabbing the attention of my six-year-old.
BOOK LIST
A Is For Acorn by Analisa Tripp
Because of An Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Aston
Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden
The Busy Tree by Jennifer Ward
Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman
Trees, Leaves, and Bark by Diane Burns
The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown-Ups by Gina Ingoglia
The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
Going on A Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
How do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro
The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall
Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman
