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Exploring and Protecting Nature with Ella Jenkins: Pretty Trees around the World
Designed by: Greg Gardner | Ages: PreK - K

Lesson 1 in this three-lesson series, created to celebrate Ella's 100th birthday [6 Aug 2024], uses her songs to teach about tree types and features, engaging in music, math, English language arts, physical education, and art. This four-part lesson plan includes extension ideas to make it fit any type of classroom.


Exploring and Protecting Nature with Ella Jenkins: I Like Animals
Designed by: Greg Gardner | Ages: PreK - K

In Lesson 2 of this three-lesson series, Ella’s songs engage students in art, science, music, and dance by exploring animal attributes and movements. Students will have a chance to dance, move, and create their own lyrics based on animals they know and love!


Exploring and Protecting Nature with Ella Jenkins: Caring for the Environment
Designed by: Greg Gardner | Ages: PreK - K

Lesson 3 of this three-lesson series uses Ella’s songs to teach about environmental stewardship, developing math, music, language, and other skills.

the series is on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings