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