Truffula Trees

Summary: Truffula Trees are whimsical and colorful trees found in the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Each child receives a leaf to write down their idea about what they can do that helps the environment. Then, the leaves are combined to make the Truffula trees.

Materials: 

  • Paper tree trunk
  • Leaves
  • Writing and coloring supplies
  • Tape or glue

Instructions: 

  1. Have the imagineers workshop prepare a whimsical trunk and tufts to represent the top of the tree.
  2. Read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, emphasizing the environmental message in the book.
  3. Afterwards, each student receives a leaf to write down their idea about what they can do to help the environment.
  4. Adhere the leaves to the top of the trees, making the Truffula trees from the book.

Debrief Questions:

  • What can you do to help the environment?
  • How can you get your friends to participate?
  • What would you say to someone who throws trash on the ground?
  • Why is taking care of the environment important?
  • How can you be more environmentally friendly in your classroom?

Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Activity Length: Long (>30 minutes)

Messiness Level: Not so Messy