If you are looking for some engaging activities for this old time favorite about a very unselfish tree you have come to the right place! With these The Giving Tree Activities, children in PreK, Kindergarten or Grade 1 will develop their fine-motor, sequencing and vocabulary skills.
The Giving Tree Activities
What you’ll need:
- The Giving Tree Activities Printable
- Coloring Pencils/ markers
- Scissors
- Glue
Activity 1: Sequencing
How to use this resource:
Cut out the pictures and paste them in the correct order, which is: 1 – young boy, 2 – crown of leaves, 3 – teenager, 4 – tree gives apples, 5 – young adult man, 6 – wants a house, 7 – older adult man, 8 – wants a boat, 9 – elderly man, 10 – stump
Activity 2: Class Book
How to use this resource:
Print out and copy the activity sheets. Children draw a picture of what they like to do under the tree, then write about it. Assemble the book, then read back to the class.
Activity 3: Comprehension
How to use this resource:
Print out and copy the activity sheets. 1st Activity: Children color the correct pictures. 2nd Activity: Children draw pictures or write about why/ why not the boy is a good friend to the tree.
Activity 4: Graphing
How to use this resource:
Print out and copy the activity sheets. Children count all the apples, then complete the graphing sheets.
Activity 5: Cause & Effect
How to Use the resource:
Print out and copy the activity sheets. Children either write the causes and effects or cut out the pictures and paste them.
Activity 6: Re-Tell
How to use this resource:
Print out and copy the activity sheets. Children draw pictures of the tree in the beginning, middle and end of the story inside the apples
For more picture book activities visit my Book Activities Page by clicking on the image below!
