1. Lessons, Plans and Activities
Nature Walks and Observations: Structured activities for outdoor exploration, encouraging students to observe local trees and wildlife, recognize different species, and document their findings. Exploration with portable microscopes is encouraged.
Art Integration: Creative projects, to help children express their understanding of the environment artistically. Considering that the communication is delivered in various ways.
STEM Projects: Science experiments that explore topics such as photosynthesis, ecosystems, and the water cycle, related to trees and their roles in nature.
2. Parental Engagement
Guides for Parents: Provide parents with materials that explain the significance of nature exploration with their children, including tips for fostering curiosity and environmental stewardship at home.
Family Activities: Suggest in-detail family-oriented activities, to reinforce the concepts discussed in the educational materials, and help applying them directly at home.
3. Educational Videos and Visual Aids
Short videos and animations that illustrate concepts related to trees and biodiversity, making them accessible and engaging for various age groups.
Use infographics to display information on the benefits of trees, habitat conservation, and steps individuals can take to protect the environment.
4. Discussion Guides
Develop materials that prompt critical discussions about environmental issues, sustainability, and personal responsibility, fostering dialogue in classrooms and homes.
Include questions that encourage students to reflect on their relationship with nature and think of ways to contribute positively.
5. Assessment Tools
It’s important to be able to evaluate the work of educators and students in order to redirect efforts and address issues.
Setting group and personal goals is very important, as is analyzing progress and behavioral changes and assessing possible corrections based on cultural, social, climatic, and economic circumstances, among others.
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Color Doctor Arbo and her friends.
Colorea a la Doctora Arbo y sus amigos.
Lägg färg på Doktor Arbo och hennes kompisar.
What can we do to improve the health of our environment?
Qué podemos hacer para mejorar la salud de nuestro medio ambiente?
Vad kan vi göra för att förbättra vår miljös hälsa?
Learn about the anatomy of wood.
Aprende acerca de la anatomía del árbol.
Educational Resources based on the book
“The magic within a tree”
The educational materials should mirror the enchanting and insightful approach of “The Magic Within a Tree” while differentiating in their delivery methods and content structure.
They should be adaptable for various educational settings —classrooms, homeschooling, or community workshops—and suitable for diverse age groups.
By providing varied resources, educators and parents can inspire the next generation to appreciate the beauty and importance of the natural world while motivating them to take action for its preservation.
1. The magic within a tree
Languages Offered: Spanish, English, Swedish
Three versions of this workshop are offered:
1 hour, 2 hours, and a full day (4 hours) with a follow-up session.
Overview
This workshop is based on the illustrated science book “The Magic Within a Tree” and aims to educate children about tree anatomy, ecology, and forest importance through engaging, hands-on activities and storytelling. It encourages curiosity, ecological awareness, and a sense of guardianship towards nature.
We will discover the fascinating structure of trees, focusing on wood anatomy and the hidden mycorrhizal networks that connect forests. Through stories, visual aids, and hands-on craft activities, children will learn how trees communicate and support each other, fostering respect for nature’s interconnectedness.
E-mail: ivon.hassel@thestorybranch.com
2. Biodiversity and Tree Guardians: Discovering Forest Diversity
Languages Offered: Spanish, English, Swedish
Three versions of this workshop are offered:
1 hour, 2 hours, and a full day (4 hours) with a follow-up session.
Overview
This workshop emphasizes the incredible biodiversity within forests and how each organism plays a vital role. Children will learn about different tree species, animals, fungi, and how they all are connected. Crafts and storytelling will inspire a sense of guardianship for nature.
E-mail: Ivon.Hassel@thestorybranc.com
3. Trees and Us: How We Are Connected
Languages Offered: Spanish, English, Swedish
Three versions of this workshop are offered:
1 hour, 2 hours, and a full day (4 hours) with a follow-up session.
Overview
Children will explore their own relationship with trees and nature, discovering how trees not only support ecosystems but also influence our health, imagination, and daily lives.
Through storytelling, crafts, and activities, kids will learn about the many ways trees provide us with food, medicine, shade, and inspiration, and how they serve as living witnesses to history and cultural stories.
E-mail: Ivon.Hassel@thestorybranc.com
Download your free Activity's Sheet
Color Doctor Arbo and her friends.
Colorea a la Doctora Arbo y sus amigos.
Lägg färg på Doktor Arbo och hennes kompisar.
What can we do to improve the health of our environment?
Qué podemos hacer para mejorar la salud de nuestro medio ambiente?
Vad kan vi göra för att förbättra vår miljös hälsa?
Learn about the anatomy of wood.
Aprende acerca de la anatomía del árbol.
