The Better Tree Fort

Minds On

Option #1:

Display the object to the students and ask them -

What does this make you think of?

What do you notice?

What do you wonder?

Option #2: Discuss the following questions-

What kinds of things can be built with a hammer and nails?

Think about a time that you built something with a family member or a friend. What made that experience feel special?

What is a tree fort? What are some other special places kids like to hang out in? What makes them special?

Integrating the SDGs.

As you are reading and working through your inquiry keep this SDG in mind.

How can we help to create sustainable cities and communities? What actions might we take?

How might we inspire others to help?

Read the Story Together

Inquiry

The-Better-Tree-Fort-Art-Activity.pdf

Explore how the illustrator, Qin Leng, created the pictures for The Better Tree Fort.

What do you like about your painting? What story might you tell using your painting as an illustration?

How might you share your art with others?

Sharing your gratitude.

How might you share and show your gratitude for the people and things in your life?

Construct a DIY Gratitude Journal and write about the things that are most important to you. Share your gratitude by doing acts of kindness for others.

30 Days of Gratitude for KidsIn November, it’s common to express gratitude each day of the month with hashtags like #thankful on social media. In this spirit of this modern digital tradition, I've put together 30 days of journal prompts and acts of kindness for parents to try with their kids when you're offline.

Simple DIY Gratitude Journal - Creative Family FunMake a simple DIY Gratitude Journal. This little journal is a great place to encourage kids to write about all that they are thankful for.

Share.

Please add one artifact (or a picture of them) based on your class’ inquiry or discussion about The Better Tree Fort to the bag before passing it on to the next class.

All artifacts will be displayed in April before the voting day.