How Do Trees Grow?
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What's Inside
Read this one together, side by side, and talk about how trees grow. The book asks, How do Maple trees grow? and gives children a simple science idea to think about as they read.
It also introduces science, scientists, and seasons. Children practice science vocabulary and learn to connect trees with changes they see across the year.
This book works well for a quick read aloud with a child who is curious about nature. As you read, pause to name any trees you know and ask what signs of growth you can notice outside.
Teaching & Discussion Guide
Use this guide to turn How Do Trees Grow? into a mini reading lesson at home or in the classroom.
Concepts & skills practiced
- Tree science vocabulary
- Talking about plant growth
- Scientists and observation
- Seasons and nature changes
- Answering questions about a science topic
Discussion Questions
- 1 The title asks, How do trees grow? What do you already know about what trees need to grow well?
- 2 The copy mentions Maple trees. What makes a maple tree different from other trees you have seen?
- 3 It also mentions scientists and science. How can a scientist find out how trees grow?
- 4 The page names seasons. What changes do you notice in trees in different seasons?
- 5 Why do you think learning about trees could help us understand the world better?
- 6 After reading, what is one thing you could look for the next time you see a tree outside?
Words to Learn
- tree
- A tree is a tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.
- maple
- A maple is a kind of tree.
- grow
- To grow means to get bigger and change over time.
- science
- Science is a way of learning about the world by asking questions and looking closely.
- scientist
- A scientist is a person who studies and learns about nature and how things work.
- season
- A season is one part of the year, like spring, summer, fall, or winter.
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