If I Were a Tree - Writing Prompt

Need a fresh and fun Earth Day activity that’ll get your students thinking, and giggling, a little?

If I Were a Tree is a creative writing and drawing prompt that invites students to imagine life from a tree’s point of view. Would they sway in the wind, shelter birds, or complain about squirrels running all over them? This two-part activity encourages imagination, empathy for nature, and a few chuckles along the way.

Students will write a short piece describing what kind of tree they’d be and what their “tree life” would look like. Then, they’ll draw their leafy alter ego! It’s thoughtful, silly, and makes for a great Earth Day classroom display that’s full of personality (and bark jokes).

Ways to Use It:

• Earth Day writing center or whole class activity

• Morning work or early finisher option

• Creative bulletin board display

• Paired with tree- or nature-themed read-alouds

Why Teachers Love It:

• Encourages creativity while building writing skills

• Easy to prep, just print and go

• Combines art and writing for a fun, balanced task

• Sparks meaningful conversations about nature

• Works for a variety of elementary grade levels

Let your students go out on a limb, creatively! 🌳

Pdf file includes 2 pages.