Make a paper tree
Celebrate National Tree Day
Activity time: 20 minutes
Trees help to keep animals, humans, other plants and the whole planet healthy. They even help us to breathe fresh air!
In this video we make a paper tree and learn about the world’s biggest tree, the world’s smallest ones and the ones in between.
Download the family guide for more fun activities:
- Plant a tree
- Go on a bushwalking adventure
- Play tree tag and pick-up sticks
- Make a leaf rubbing and wind chimes
Family guide
You’ll need....
- paper or cardboard
- scissors
- crayons, textas, pencils
- glue stick or sticky tape
- tissue or crepe paper (optional).
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