Materials
Pencils
Champagne corks
Exacto knife (adult only)
Paint or stamp pads
Paper
Instructions
1. Pour sand or instant concrete into a bucket.2. Place a tree branch into the bucket. If the tree branch doesn't have bark,paint it, if desired.3. Help the children trace their hands onto construction paper and cut themout. Help them write their names on the hand.4. Punch a hole into the hand and insert a piece of yarn.5. Invite the children to help tie their hand onto a tree branch.6. Showcase the classroom "family tree" at an Open House or parentconference.More to doUse the branch to hang a variety of drawings with a similar theme, such asfavorite foods, weather symbols, or seasonal decorations.
