Tree (Teacher Notes)

TEACHER NOTES (downloadable PDF) for the book Tree.

Tree helps children to understand some things they can do when they are faced with a loss or change. Loppy has a beloved friend called Tree. His confidante and comforter, Tree helps Loppy to feel calm when he is stressed and worried. But one day, Loppy and Curly notice that Tree is starting to leave them. Curly gently helps Loppy, as well as the other LACs and Calmsters, to say goodbye to their friend and, eventually, to create a way to keep Tree, and her importance to them, in their memories and lives forever. Tree's story is a simple and gentle way to explain to children how things change, including losing important members of their world. They will grow up knowing that when they are faced with loss or change, there are options as to how to deal with the feelings that can come up, thereby building their emotional resilience.

Audience age: 4-9 years
Key Curriculum Areas: English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education