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Connecting with Trees
This program for Preschoolers teaches children to connect with trees through four interactive lessons. Created by Marianne Bickett, it combines sensory exploration, art projects, songs, and outdoor activities to help students understand tree anatomy and benefits. Children create thank-you hearts from cereal boxes, learn Hawaiian tree vocabulary, and explore trees’ importance through hands-on activities and discussions. Download
Connecting with Trees (K-2)
This K-2 educational program teaches children to connect with trees through four interactive lessons. Created by Marianne Bickett, it combines sensory exploration, art projects, songs, and outdoor activities to help students understand tree anatomy and benefits. Children create thank-you hearts from cereal boxes, learn Hawaiian tree vocabulary, and explore trees’ importance through hands-on activities and discussions. Download
Forestry Educational Activities (K-5)
Learn about biodiversity, how to measure tree height, leaf shapes, roots, and more with this colorful activity book. The book is an excellent accompaniment to learning with trees on your school campus or during a field trip to a community forest. The booklet includes an answer key for educators. Download
‘Ulu Curriculum (3-4)
This downloadable PDF includes lesson plans targeted for 3rd and 4th graders about the cultural and nutritional value of ʻulu (breadfruit). The unit includes moʻolelo about the origins of ʻulu, coloring sheets, and learning about different parts of plants. Educators can find standards alignment descriptions within the PDF. The Breadfruit Initiative is part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Download
Nā Māhele Activities (3-8)
These worksheets feature important plant and animal species at Keauhou, Ka’ū and terms for their different parts. Each species features a full-color diagram with terms and a worksheet packet with 1) a colorable worksheet, 2) fill-in-the-terms worksheet and 3) a list of terms and definitions. Enjoy!
Learning Activity Guides (5-8)
We crafted these easy-to-use guides to help learners explore Hawaiʻi’s native forests and watersheds. Originally designed for grades 5 & up, these guides can be done with younger learners with help from an adult.
Valentines for Trees (All Ages)
Trees do so much for us every day! Here are some simple steps to create your own valentine for a tree. You can hang them on a tree in your yard or someplace where people can see it (doorway, etc) to help remind all of us to be thankful for trees. Download
Community Forests Coloring Page (All Ages)
This printable coloring page allows your students to create their own community forest. They can use their imaginations to provide colors for the flowers and fruits of kou, ʻulu, and mango trees. Download