“Trees” explained in 4 pictures

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Preschool 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

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?

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.

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

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

💬 Roots are in the soil

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

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

💬 Leaves like the sun

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

🤔 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 help everyone

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

🤔 What kinds of living things are around trees?