🐦 Bird Watching
Look and listen for birds near trees. Talk about what birds need and where they may rest or find food.
Weekly Investigations
Use observation, conversation, movement, art, and outdoor exploration to help children investigate the living things connected to trees.
🏡 Animal Homes
Investigate nests, holes, branches, and other places animals may use for shelter.
🐞 Insect Investigations
Observe insects safely and discuss how they move, where they live, and how they interact with plants and trees.
🌰 Pinecone Exploration
Compare pinecones by size, shape, texture, and color. Invite children to sort and describe their discoveries.
🎨 Nature Art
Create artwork inspired by leaves, sticks, bark, pinecones, and other natural materials.
Questions to Ask
Who lives in trees?
What do animals use trees for?
How do birds build nests?
What insects can we find near trees?
How can we observe living things safely?
Vocabulary
HabitatNestBirdInsectAnimalBranchForestNature