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Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.-Rachel Carson
Articles & Links~
Articles & Links~
Crocodiles Can Climb Trees - If you're ever running from a crocodile, don't jump into a tree! Researchers from the University of Tennessee have discovered that Crocs can not only climb trees, but are more than capable of ascending to the very top of the canopy! We're putting out new episodes Monday-Sunday, so please tune in daily and subscribe! - submitted by Antonio Jenkins, Lawrence Orr Pre-K teacher Video 2
Forestry resources NCSU: https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/ncplt/
Getting Started with an Outdoor Classroom (ideas for exploring outside)
Investigating Trees (overview video)
Trees Charlotte - possible in school field trip
Children's Resources page
More Resources for 'Trees' Unit (CC)~
A Tree Named Steve Read Aloud with Ms. Glam- Character Emotions instructional focus demo lesson
Trees Study - Interest Area Overview- created by Michelle O'Reilly, Pre-K Literacy Facilitator/Coach 2018
Trees Lesson Plan Templates updated with new RECAP lesson information (2019-2020)
Vocabulary Cards Created by Tiffany Johnson, Pre-K Literacy Facilitator 2017
Found a neat link that could be very useful during the tree study. You can scroll through types of trees by name. Gives a picture of the tree with a close up of the leaf as well.: http://texastreeid.tamu.edu/content/listOfTrees/index.aspx?t=B Tiffany Johnson, Pre-K Literacy Facilitator 2017
Making Trees: Cinnamon Stick Trees (ornaments)~modification...instead of gluing the 'branches', students could wrap it around and twist (fine motor skill)
I added an Items to Collect: Trees Study document to the CC Pilot Folder under Studies- Lesson Planning: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDJ1lYkAA4bl6-l6p_oFAR8ZtF5DeCTdJ4oUvARoZGQ/edit?usp=sharing It includes additional materials listed in the teaching guide, but not materials for choice time or small groups. Created by Michelle O'Reilly, Pre-K Literacy Facilitator 2017
I have created slides with tree poems for everyone to share with your teachers. Shari Rawls, Pre-K Literacy Facilitator 2018
3-D Art and Science activities - Bird Feeders
3-D Art and Science activities - Bird Feeders
Resource shared by Antonio Jenkins, Pre-K teacher at Lawrence Orr Elementary School - 2021
"If you would like to make a bird house or feeder this is a great idea for this last day or if you are looking for something fun to do over the next two weeks. You can use the milk containers from lunch and breakfast."
https://www.pinterest.com/sassye46/milk-carton-bird-house-and-bird-feeders/
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Jul 7, 2019 - Explore Bettye Lee Dean's board "Milk carton bird house and bird feeders", followed by 318 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about milk carton, bird feeders, milk carton crafts.
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Milk Carton Bird Houses | Birdhouse craft, Bird crafts, Kids art projects - Pinterest
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Writing with Nature
March 8, 2019
In their beautiful book, Bringing the Outside In, authors Sandra Duncan and Jody Martin encourage fostering children’s enjoyment of writing by “providing unique writing tools and surfaces, and more importantly, the freedom and luxury of time to explore these natural materials. Here are some ideas they provide:
“Tools: Nature provides all sorts of natural tools than can be used to write, draw or paint:
sticks/bamboo sticksrocks/stonesbound bunch of grasspineapple topsdandelion headsbundled plant clippingsevergreen boughsSurfaces: Writing on various surfaces results in different outcomes. Nature provides many textured surfaces – each one unique in its own way:
birch barktilecorksand and mud traystree stumpslimestone and granite piecesparchment paperplywoodwood veneerInks: Nature offers a variety of elements that create different colors…
berry juicemud waternatural dyes (such as red onion skins, beets, cranberries, moss, lavender…)pencilcharcoalwater colorscitrus water (orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime)”ExchangeEveryDayCreative Uses for Tree BarkAugust 17, 2018
“Bark has such intriguing textures to explore – bumpy, smooth, prickly, and rough,” write Sandra Duncan and Jody Martin in their beautiful book, Bringing the Outside In: Ideas for Creating Nature-Based Classroom Experiences for Young Children. “Since no two pieces of bark are ever the same, opportunities for children’s exploration are infinite. Including bark in the block area adds a whole new dimension to children’s constructions – through children’s imaginations bark pieces are transformed into bridges, skyscrapers, and magical kingdoms. Putting bark in the science corner leads to investigations of its textures and ridges. Painting on bark creates an interesting and unique canvas.”
The authors note that children can help forage for bark outdoors, but should only “look around on the ground. Do not rip bark from a living tree because it may harm the tree or even cause its death.”
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