The Giving Tree never fails to bring tears to my eyes. I use it in the spring when we are studying plants and growth. I have the children draw a picture of a tree, but we will also be doing some work with fractions with the picture. Leaves can also be used.
Children also have an art activity follow-up at our art center.
I also discuss ages of trees using tree rings. You may download, print, and make copies of TeacherViews for use in your classroom, provided that you include the copyright notice shown on that page on all such copies. All Rights Reserved.