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A Tree of Growth and Learning
Giving new things a try helps children learn, grow, and take on challenges!
- Point out to kids and parents that we’re always growing and learning (not just kids…grown-ups too!), and that they’re going to create a tree that shows exactly that. Distribute the printable page (one per family) and have them think of things they have learned to do (or learned about) recently. They can also talk about things they weren’t able to do before, but can do now that they’ve practiced.
- Distribute “Elmo’s New Things Tree” and leaves. Families can work together to label or draw pictures of new things they’ve tried and learned, and complete the activity.
- As a group, create a giant tree on the wall using colored sticky notes. Families can write what’s on their leaves on colored sticky notes and arrange on the wall in the shape of a tree.
![Printable Community Connection.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Printable-CommunityConnections-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Community Connections
Showing our love through art is one great way to care for one another.
![Elmo and Abby's family is helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-GardenofSupport-667x500.jpg)
A Garden of Support
Communities can tackle big problems by working together!
![Julia and Julia's family helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-HelpingHomeNeighbohood-667x500.jpg)
Helping at Home, Helping the Neighborhood
Little acts can make a big difference.
![Two adults and children are engaging in nature and outdoor activities.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-PSEG-Article-Community-667x500.jpg)
Engaging Kids with Nature and Community: Outdoor Activities and Adventures
Learning to care for the environment starts with loving the natural world around you.
![A child and caregiver are folding clothes.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-PSEG-Article-SmallActions-667x500.jpg)
Empowering Kids to Make a Big Impact in Their Communities
Learning about what makes a community is the first step in learning how to take care of our communities!
![Abby and Maggie Cadabby helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-LittleHelpersBigHelping-667x500.jpg)
Little Helpers, Big Helping
Kids are never too little to make a big difference!
![A Grown-up and child helping out in a community garden.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Webinar_LittleNeighbors-667x500.jpg)
Little Neighbors: Fostering Community Connection, Engagement, and Exploration