Tree Shapes
The Evergreens in Winter document provides outlines of common tree shapes during winter.
The Branch Archive
Sign Language Cards
Use these flash cards using American Sign Language as a quick reference to learn to sign a few environmental terms.
Tangram Puzzle
Tangram Puzzle (pdf) – Math and manipulatives
Leaf Shapes
Leaf Shapes (pdf) – Use these leaf outlines with the “Dance with leaves” group experience. If you are unable to collect real leaf examples from your home or schoolyard, consider using these colorful photographed alternatives.
Remote Ready Student Pages – Tree Cookies
Google Slides and Docs are great tools for facilitating remote learning and student collaboration. They can be integrated into Google Classroom or other e-learning platforms. Check Tree Cookies for our remote-ready educator instructions and student pages. Please note: Resources are available as view only and require that you make a copy to your own Drive in order to… Read more »
Remote Ready Student Pages – The Closer You Look
Google Slides and Docs are great tools for facilitating remote learning and student collaboration. They can be integrated into Google Classroom or other e-learning platforms. Check The Closer You Look for our remote-ready educator instructions and student pages. Please note: Resources are available as view only and require that you make a copy to your own Drive in… Read more »
Remote Ready Student Pages – Who Works In the Forest
Google Slides and Docs are great tools for facilitating remote learning and student collaboration. They can be integrated into Google Classroom or other e-learning platforms. Check the Who Works In the Forest for our remote-ready educator instructions and student pages. Please note: Resources are available as view only and require that you make a copy to your own Drive… Read more »
Remote Ready Student Pages – If You Were the Boss
Google Slides and Docs are great tools for facilitating remote learning and student collaboration. They can be integrated into Google Classroom or other e-learning platforms. Check the activity If You Were the Boss for our remote-ready educator instructions and student pages. Please note: Resources are available as view only and require that you make a copy to your own… Read more »
From Seeds to Trees—All in Your Pocket
Our Pocket Guide: Seeds to Trees is a great stocking stuffer gift idea for educators, group leaders, parents and grandparents to introduce young children ages 3–6 to nature through trees and forests. At just 4 by 6 inches, it’s small enough to fit into a pocket or backpack. Purchase now in time for the holidays!
STEM: Visit a Place Where
What measurable effect does a visit to a favorite park or green space have on you? These STEM enrichment ideas for one of PLT’s popular activities will take your students outdoors to learn more about a local park or open space near them, and how they might conduct a scientific research experiment to determine the ways in which being outside can improve a person’s mood, health, and wellness.