Trees

Joseph was a carpenter. He taught his son, Jesus, the art of making things with wood. In Science Fun this week we look at wood, specifically trees, how they grow, how God uses them in His creation, and how important they are to us. Trees provide us with so much more than shade. So many living things, us included, depend on trees for food. Their roots help keep water filling our underground aquifers, and their leaves taking in carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen during their food making process give our world the oxygen we need to breathe.

We are exploring wood this week because we are creating with wood. Carpenters make things with wood and we will too. The kids will select several pieces to sand and then decide on a design. They will glue their projects together this week. Next week we will paint them! It's great to see the "gears" at work as they experiment with size, pattern, balance and color.

We begin the "Tale of the Tree Trees" folktale this week, finishing next week. This is a wonderful story communicating God's gift of Jesus to us, and also, illustrating how God's plan for our lives is so much better than our own.

Books we Read: The Tale of Three Trees (Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt)
Be a Friend to Trees (Patricia Lauber)