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Make a paper tree

Celebrate National Tree Day

Activity time: 20 minutes

Trees help to keep animals, humans, other plants and the whole planet healthy. They even help us to breathe fresh air! 

In this video we make a paper tree and learn about the world’s biggest tree, the world’s smallest ones and the ones in between.  

Download the family guide for more fun activities: 

  • Plant a tree 
  • Go on a bushwalking adventure 
  • Play tree tag and pick-up sticks 
  • Make a leaf rubbing and wind chimes 

Family guide

You’ll need....

  • paper or cardboard
  • scissors
  • crayons, textas, pencils
  • glue stick or sticky tape
  • tissue or crepe paper (optional).