Tree

Children understand what kind of plant a tree is, that it has roots, a trunk, branches, and leaves, and that it helps living things in nature

2026年7月6日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月6日 · こども図鑑
A tree is a plant that grows from the ground.
The thick part is called the trunk.
Branches grow out from the trunk, and leaves grow on the branches.

A tree is a plant that grows from the ground. The thick part is called the trunk. Branches grow out from the trunk, and leaves grow on the branches.

💬 What Kind of Plant Is a Tree?

🤔 Where are the tree’s trunk, branches, and leaves?

Under a tree, there are roots.
The roots hold the tree firmly in the soil.
The roots also take in water from the soil.

Under a tree, there are roots. The roots hold the tree firmly in the soil. The roots also take in water from the soil.

💬 The Roots Are in the Soil

Leaves receive sunlight.
When they receive light, they help the tree grow.
Many leaves are green.

Leaves receive sunlight. When they receive light, they help the tree grow. Many leaves are green.

💬 Leaves Like the Sun

🤔 What shapes are the leaves on the trees outside?

Trees make shade on hot days.
Birds sometimes perch on the branches.
Insects also live around trees.

Trees make shade on hot days. Birds sometimes perch on the branches. Insects also live around trees.

💬 Trees Help Everyone

🤔 What kinds of living things are around trees?