Traditionally, it was believed different types of trees had different magical properties. These would have been celebrated by those who came before us. Oak was a tree of wisdom, rowan protected against witches and fairies and birch was used for fearlessness.
Activity
Explain to the children the belief behind this craft.
Give children the tree ID sheet.
Find a tree and demonstrate how to use it to ID the tree.
Explore the language and thoughts within this sheet.
Younger Children
Younger children may need a simplified sheet but it often amazes me how well they can identify trees with this.
Older Children
Can they create a spell to help themselves?
Follow Up
Children can research trees and develop their own ID cards?
Trees and Their Magical Properties