Materials
none
Instructions
1. Bring a child close to a tree and explore the colors, textures, and smells
of the tree.
2. Place the child's hand on the bark and talk about what it feels like
(rough, smooth, and so on). Look for any bugs on the tree and point
them out.
3. If there are leaves on the tree, help the child feel them. Trace the shape
of a leaf with the child's finger. Talk about the color and texture of the
leaves.
4. Return to the same tree throughout the seasons to follow the changes
that occur in the leaves, flowers, fruit, and so on.