Grades 1-3: “When I Am Among the Trees”

by | Feb 24, 2026

Listen to your teacher or Amanda Palmer read Mary Oliver’s poem, “When I Am Among the Trees”: https://www.brainpickings.org/2019/09/23/amanda-palmer-mary-oliver-when-i-am-among-the-trees/. Write a poem or draw a picture about how it feels to you to be among the...

Grades 1-3: Observation Chart

by | Feb 24, 2026

Make a scientific observation chart about the animals or birds that live, play or eat in city trees. Where do they make their homes? What do they eat from the trees? Do they sleep in the canopy? What kind of trees do they prefer? What are the similarities and...

On the Map

by | Feb 23, 2026

This story begins with a poetic description of the lands where the tale is set. At first reading, it seems like a fairy tale with the names of strange, faraway places. However, these places are very real. Working in small groups or as a class, find the cities and...