The Giving Tree is one of the most beloved and heart-warming children’s stories of the twentieth century. Shel Silverstein tells the tale of a selfless tree who loves a boy so much it gives up everything to make him happy. Adults and children alike are easily moved by reading the book. The story offers the opportunity to reflect and think of ways we can give selflessly as a form of true love.
Read the book in print or watch this video version of the story:
This worksheet will help children reflect on the people in their lives who give to them like the giving tree. It will also encourage them to think of ways they can give selflessly like the giving tree in the story.
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January 4, 2022 Filed Under: Fiction, Worksheets
Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children.
