Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of trees in our environment and identify different parts of a tree.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Tape or glue
• Optional: Tree identification book or online resource

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a basic understanding of the different parts of a tree.

Activities

1. Draw a picture of a tree on a piece of paper.
2. Color the tree using crayons or colored pencils.
3. Cut out the tree carefully.
4. Stick or glue the tree onto a separate piece of paper to create a tree collage.
5. (Optional) If you have access to a tree identification book or online resource, try to identify the type of tree you drew and write its name on your collage.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Trees are very important for our environment."
• "They provide us with oxygen to breathe."
• "Trees also give us shade on hot days."
• "They are homes to many animals, like birds and squirrels."
• "Trees help to keep our air clean by absorbing carbon dioxide and other pollutants."
• "Did you know that trees have different parts? They have roots, a trunk, branches, and leaves."
• "The roots of a tree help it stay in the ground and absorb water and nutrients."
• "The trunk is the main part of the tree that holds it up and provides support."
• "The branches grow out from the trunk and hold the leaves."
• "Leaves are important because they help the tree make food through a process called photosynthesis."