After reading the story, discuss it with the class, making sure that as many students as possible have a chance to describe the meaning they find in the story. Ideally, these should be heavy wrapping paper with a white reverse side.īegin the lesson by reading the story The Giving Tree to the class or having older students read it aloud to younger ones. Ask students to bring in scraps of holiday wrapping paper to use as part of the lesson (non-electronic). Materials: You will need at least one copy of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Students will write a message about giving to be shared with classmates and others. Students will discuss the message of The Giving Tree. School counselors and emotional support teachers may find this activity helpful for small groups working on social skills, as well. This lesson is also well-suited to a multi-age activity with 'big buddies' and 'little buddies' from upper and lower grades working together. Subject/Grade level: This lesson can be adapted for use in language arts class with students of varying ability levels in grades 2 - 8. Synopsis: After reading and discussing the book The Giving Tree, students reflect and write about the gift they would most like to give. We’ll make sure the gift card is paired with a snowflake & gifted to a child.A TeachersFirst holiday lesson based on Shel Silverstein's book Purchase a gift card for $10.00 (minimum) or more online and note in the comments of your order at check out “ Gift Card Donation for Giving Tree”.Call Vroman’s main store Kids Department and work with a bookseller to purchase a gift for a child on the tree.Vroman’s is offering a 20% discount on the gifts you purchase to donate. (Gift cards are not included) Visit Vroman’s main store Kids Department or Vroman’s Hastings Ranch store, choose a snowflake on the Giving Tree displays and an age appropriate gift for that child and purchase it at any register.The gifts will be donated to children whose families use the services of the Friends In Deed Non-Profit Organization.įriends In Deed Non-Profit Organization is dedicated to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable residents in the greater Pasadena area and surrounding cities. Bring joy to a disadvantaged child this holiday season by visiting our “Giving Trees” located at the Vroman’s Kids Department and Vroman’s Hastings Ranch.

The giving tree board book