Just like people, trees come in many different shapes and sizes.

Most of the year leaves hide the basic shape of trees (the tree skeleton) but in winter when most of the leaves have dropped, the tree's shape is fully visible. Take the time in winter to look at these beautiful tree silhouettes.

You can explore tree shapes in your own yard, local park or even from your car window.

Here are some basic tree shapes to look for:

Children are busy classifying and categorizing their world as they learn and grow. Exploring the concept of shape using winter trees is an ideal learning opportunity. Encourage your children to be nature detectives in search of each of the shapes. They will be working on shape recognition, spatial awareness, observation skills and comparing and contrasting all while having fun, getting to know their tree neighbors and spending time in nature.

“Perfect for: homeschooling, teachers wanting to incorporate more nature into their curriculum, guided self-learning, learning extensions, and curious nature-minded children.”

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