November 29, 2022 | By Project Learning Tree | Recommended Reading
Teaching young children about the loss of a loved one can be a difficult topic. In this picture book, a fox lives a long and happy life in the forest, but he is now ready to sleep and closes his eyes forever. As the fox’s friends begin to share memories and tell stories, a tree starts to grow taller and stronger with every memory.
October 26, 2022 | By Ana Leirner | Educator Tips
Nature is a fascinating environment to create fun, authentic learning experiences, especially when it comes to math concepts! Explore seven benefits of using nature and the outdoors to teach math.
September 6, 2022 | By Ana Leirner | Recommended Reading
Follow along a curious young boy who explores the urban forest near his home and describes the shapes, textures, and colors of the plants and animals that live there and encourages young children to observe and appreciate the nature around them.
September 2, 2022 | By Rebecca Reynandez | Educator Tips
Books by diverse authors give us a view of the world from many different lenses. They also let children see their own cultural experiences reflected in stories with characters that look like them, sound like them, and may resemble experiences they can relate to. For Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we’re highlighting books with… Read more »
September 2, 2022 | By Jennifer Byerly | Educator Tips
Whether you are a parent, classroom teacher, paper products professional, or museum activity leader – we’ve assembled a list of fun paper and cardboard activities that celebrate the culture of Hispanic and Latino communities and present an opportunity for a conversation about the importance of making better decisions for people and the planet
August 3, 2022 | By Meggan Sleep | Educator Tips
As the days stay sunny for longer, summer can be the perfect time for kids and adults to relax under their favorite tree and catch up on their reading lists. Explore some of our favorite all-ages books about forests and trees to connect with the natural world!
May 16, 2022 | By Rebecca Reynandez | Educator Tips
Explore the world outside or bring the outdoors in with nature-based sensory activities that meet the needs of all students, including those with special or diverse needs.
April 7, 2022 | By Rebecca Reynandez | Educator Tips
Spring is in the air, which also means young kids are getting the wiggles, wanting to be outside. So why not help children by getting them moving and learning about the wonders of spring!
March 14, 2022 | By Jackie Stallard | Recommended Reading
Poppy is afraid of bees until she begins to learn about all the essential ecosystem services that pollinators—and bees, in particular—provide.
February 11, 2022 | By Tammy Brown | Educator Tips, Getting Started
Engage kids in outdoor learning with a variety of fun, hands-on bird feeder projects featuring recycled and natural materials.