Tree Product Images
Print out pages containing many examples of everyday products from trees!
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Tree Art
Inspire children to express their appreciation of trees through PLT’s collection of 21 Tree Art Projects for Young Learners.
Gardening with Kids
Get children playing, learning, and growing plants through garden-based activities and lesson plans from KidsGardening.org.
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.
More Outside Winter Activities
Check out Tips, Tricks and Lesson Ideas for Winter Outdoor Learning for a bunch more suggestions for teaching outdoors in the deepest of winter.
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.
Exploring Smell
Try these 6 Smelly (and Really Fun!) Activities for Kids to further explore the sense of smell.
Helping with Sense-itivities
Some kids are highly sensitive to tastes and smells. Check out these 7 Ways to Help Kids Who Are Sensitive to Taste and Smell.
Guide to Responsible Green Camping
Are you worried about children being more familiar with touch screens than with soil, plants, and bugs? It might be time to get the kiddos out camping. This online guide to responsible camping will get you prepared for a green camping trip, including how to pack, how to camp, responsible camping activities, and handy safety and eco… Read more »
Forest Atlas of the US
The US Forest Service created a complete Forest Atlas of the United States. It covers everything from tree pollen count to owl habitats to agroforestry practices, using a range of the Forest Service’s resources. Use this in your classroom to give your students a comprehensive understanding of what American forests have to offer!