Materials
card stock
felt-tip marker
collection of seasonal pictures
sticky-backed Velcro (c)
Instructions
1. Take the children outside for a walk,
and help them to select a tree to serve
as the class tree.
2. Once everyone agrees upon a tree,
spend some time talking about how
the tree looks. Ask, "Does it have
leaves? If so, what color are they? Are
there any flowers, nuts, or berries
on the tree? Are there any birds or
animals in the tree?"
3. Take a picture of your tree, and post
it on a bulletin board where the
children can look at it often.
4. Visit the tree once during each season of the year, taking a picture each time.
5. After each visit, spend some time looking at the pictures with the children.
Encourage the children to discuss things that have changed and things that
have stayed the same.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Can the children describe the tree?
l Do the children note differences in the tree in different seasons?
l In which season do the children think the tree looks the best?
