Grades 4-6: Trees and Mood

by | Feb 24, 2026

Why do you think having a view of trees makes people feel happier and less stressed? What is it about the trees that helps improve mental health?

Grades 4-6: Trees in the Playground

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Have you ever swung on the trees in your school playground? Does this book make you think twice about keeping the trees in your schoolyard safe? What can you do to make sure they grow big and strong?

Grades 4-6: Under the City

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On pages 14–15, you’ll notice tree roots competing with pipes underground. Watch this video about what New York City looks like underground https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX1xmaKPb9o. What do you think is under your city? Is it the same or different?

Grades 4-6: Building Communities

by | Feb 24, 2026

On pages 12–13 the author talks about something called the Wood Wide Web. Watch this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWOqeyPIVRo and consider how trees and people are similar and different in the way they build communities.