watched a video of a celebrity reading outloud "the giving tree" and then answered several questions about what it means to be selfless, what makes a good friend, and what they would do differently if they were the tree. Also drew a photo of the tree using markers

Art

• The child demonstrated creativity and artistic skills by drawing a photo of the tree using markers.

English Language Arts

• Through watching the video and answering questions about "The Giving Tree," the child gained an understanding of the concept of selflessness.
• The child also explored the theme of friendship and what qualities make a good friend.

Social Studies

• By reflecting on what they would do differently if they were the tree in "The Giving Tree," the child engaged in critical thinking about personal choices and their impact on others.

For continued development, the child could further explore the themes of selflessness and friendship through other literary works, such as reading books that highlight these concepts and discussing them with peers or writing their own stories with similar themes. They could also experiment with different art mediums to create more illustrations inspired by meaningful stories.

Book Recommendations

• The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate: A heartwarming story about a gorilla named Ivan who forms a deep friendship with a young girl and learns the importance of selflessness.
• Wonder by R.J. Palacio: This bestselling novel explores themes of kindness, empathy, and friendship as it follows the journey of a boy named Auggie with a facial deformity as he attends school for the first time.
• The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo: Edward Tulane, a porcelain rabbit, goes on a transformative journey where he learns about love, loss, and the power of being selfless.