As part of Earth Week, we always read The Lorax and encourage the children to hug and care for trees. Each child picks a tree during Forest Friday that they can run and hug each time we go outside. We teach them that trees are very valuable and provide oxygen for us to breathe so we can think clearly, run fast, and swim for a long time. This year, due to our distance learning, it is especially important to get outside and hug trees and breathe the fresh air every day. And for your information, there is scientific evidence, in the book, Blinded by Science by Matthew Silverstone, that,"hugging a tree increases levels of the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is responsible for feeling calm and emotional bonding. When hugging a tree, the hormones serotonin and dopamine make you feel happier." 
Trees, trees, trees!!!! WE LOVE TREES!! G. found a great one to climb.
Look at that C's smile---GO HUG A TREE!
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