As a continuation of our learning about conifers, we discussed other kinds of trees we see this time of year- trees without needles. We read a poem about trees and passed a small birch stump around our oval, noticing the patterns and feel of the bark. Using tape and watercolors on a small canvas the children painted winter skies behind and over strips of tape. When the paint dried, we slowly pulled the tape away, revealing white trunks and branches against a blue and purple background- birch trees!
We talked about outlining and continuing to practice and develop our line work. The children outlined the trees, carefully pulling their sharpies down and around each tree. We then used what we know about triangles to create the pattern in the birch bark- a collection of big and small triangles.
Following the children's work, we went on a museum walk, admiring our forest of white birch trees. We will continue to read storybooks and nonfiction books about trees and life in winter.
What do the trees know?
Buds can weather ice and snow.
Dark gives way to sunlight's glow.
Strength and stillness help us grow.
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