Educators’ “Our Treasured Tree” Resources
I hope you find these ideas and resources interesting for your use, and for your students as well!
-Lynne Williams Reckman
Our Treasured Tree supports Next Generation Science Standards for Kindergarten Life Science.
Our Treasured Tree supports a creative music lesson inspired by nature.
The author will participate in classroom learning experiences, with a book reading, at the request of the teacher.
“To be held in another’s mind is a precious thing. Equally precious is to hold another in one’s own.”
– Jeree Pawl
“Our Treasured Tree” Highlights:
• Ohio children’s book author
• Available for book signings and readings, community events, school and library events
• Find and count the spiderwebs throughout the book
• Learn about the tree lifecycle and the importance of our connection to nature.
• Supports Next Generation Science
• Standards for Kindergarten Earth Science
• Themes: changing seasons, tree lifecycle, community, caring for nature, empathy.
Life Science Activities
Listed are lesson planning ideas that pair with the book for kindergarten, first and second grade students.
The plans promote active science learning, multi-sensory learning and first-hand exploration.
Activities Coming Soon
You are welcome to email Lynne at lynnereckman@gmail.com if you have questions or ideas about creating these tools.
Activities Coming Soon
You are welcome to email Lynne at lynnereckman@gmail.com if you have questions or ideas about creating these tools.
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