Provide students with some background on trees.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “Trees, Glorious Trees!” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following questions:
- What is a tree’s stem called? (a trunk)
- In which season do the leaves of some trees change color? (autumn)
- What tree fact from the video did you find most interesting? Why? (Answers will vary.)
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are trunks, roots, fruits, sprouted, and leaves.