The Branch Archive : 2017

Extremely tall trees in a dense forest

Ideas from PLT’s Blog

Educator Olivia Griset, who lives in snowy Maine, offers tips and rationale for teaching outdoors in winter with preschoolers: Why Teach Outside in Winter? See also 10 Outdoor Winter Activities for Preschoolers for more ideas.  

Extremely tall trees in a dense forest

Winter-Themed Videos

These videos of beloved children’s books about winter help bring the stories to life: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats features a boy who explores his neighborhood after the first snowfall. The Mitten by Jan Bretts is the retelling of a Ukrainian folktale about snow and animals.  

STEM: Trees As Habitats

Engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as they explore why snags make excellent habitats for birds, mammals, insects, fungi, amphibians, and reptiles.