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The Lorax<\/em>\u00a0is another great story from Dr Seuss.\u00a0 A simple picture book with a very important message.\u00a0 Watch a reading of the story\u00a0You Tube \u2013 The Lorax<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t be fooled into thinking this book and the linked activities are suitable only for younger learners.\u00a0 the book and it\u2019s message is enjoyed from P1 to P7.<\/p>\n Get to know the world on your doorstep.<\/p>\n Some of us watch programmes like Blue Planet and learn what an amazing world we live in.\u00a0 \u00a0But, don’t forget that the world on our doorstep is just as amazing if we know how to look!<\/p>\n Meet and Hug a Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n Blindfolded and with the help of a someone from your household, explore a tree using most<\/em> but not all of your senses.\u00a0 Can you find your tree once your blindfold has been removed?<\/p>\n This sheet from Learning through Landscapes explains what you do.\u00a0 Though the\u00a0 sheet says this activity is for children aged 12 and above, it can be done and enjoyed by children from age 5 and above.<\/p>\n Meet and Hug a Tree<\/a><\/p>\n My Street Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n Get to know a local tree very well indeed!\u00a0\u00a0 The tree can be in your garden, your street or local park.\u00a0 If you cannot visit an actual tree, choose a large plant like a butterfly bush or other garden shrub.\u00a0 This activity from Wildlife Watch will give you ideas for how to look closely at your tree and learn what makes it special for you, your community and the living things that rely on it for shelter and food.<\/p>\n My Street Tree<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Explore the Competition for Resources between Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n Gather your family together and Play Oh Dear<\/em>\u00a0 and find out how animals compete with one another for resources. An outdoor space would work best for this so perhaps you could do this in the park when you go out for your daily exercise together.<\/p>\n Beacon Learning Centre – Oh Deer!<\/a><\/p>\n Watch the video to see the game being played.<\/p>\n