Week 3
Welcome Back to Tree School!

Thank you for exploring the outdoors with your young ones!

This is the third of seven weekly emails packed with nature-based activities for your PreK-5th grader! They come from Project Learning Tree and other environmental education resources.
This week, we will learn about how trees grow.

We recommend spending an hour or more every day with your children
in your backyard or in your local town or state park.

Did you miss last week's email? Visit the Tree School Archive for the previous Tree School activities. For more fun activities, check out the DEEP Family Resource Page.

Please continue to use social distancing.
Have fun and stay safe outdoors!
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Watch Me Grow
1.      Collect seeds ( recoger semillas). Then, make
your own seeds out of recycled or craft
materials. Watch the videos below and make a
seed that:
Floats (flotadora) : does it float in the tub?
Attaches (adjuntar) : will it stick to the dog?
Catches A Breeze (tomar el viento): try a fan!
Flies (volar): when dropped from a distance? 

2.      Act out the life cycle of a tree ( ciclo de vida del arbol)

3.      Watch a seed grow using a simple experiment
( como crecen las plantas). Use newspaper to
make your own seed pots (ollas).

4.      Observe buds as they become new leaves


Check out this week's materials list
Get Outdoors Challenge: Soil Shake!
Learn about the importance of soil in tree growth by making a “Soil Shake” (" Batido de Suelo ")   

Did you visit your adopted tree this week?
Send Us Pictures!

Families who send photos of themselves participating in at least 5 Tree School activities before May 11 will receive
a CFPA HIKE bandana or other prize!

Send photos to [email protected] .
Photos may be used for marketing purposes.

Post pictures on your social media!
#StaySafeOutdoors #CTforestandparkassociation #CTStateParks

More Information
Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails: Online Map
The outdoors is a great way to get out of house while keeping social distance! Our online map will help you plan your outing before your boots hit the ground.

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