From roots to branches to leaves, let's learn more about trees!
READ: Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
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Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book.
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Ask your little one to repeat the names of items then ask if they can point to the item on the page.
- Pause periodically to ask your little one what they think is happening in the story.
- Encourage your little learner to name pictured items not listed in the text.
SING: Trees
(Tune: The Wheels on the Bus)
EXPLORE: Cotton Ball Tree Painting
Materials
- 5-10 cotton balls
- water-soluble paint
- 2-4 sheets of paper
- pencil
- Clothespins (optional)
Instructions
- Together with your little one, draw tree trunks with branches on each sheet of paper.
- Using either fingers or a clothespin, grasp the cotton balls and paint leaves on the branches.
- Talk with your little one about how trees look in different seasons then take turns making a tree for each season.
JOIN: Visit us at the library and attend a program!
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