🌳Nuts: Teamwork

School Resources

About the Story

The squirrels of Oakwoods hide—and steal—nuts until things get out of control. With help from a calm peacekeeper, they learn that sharing and cooperation make life better for everyone.

Recommended Ages

• Ages 5–8 (Pre-K–Grade 2)

Learning Focus

• Reading confidence

• Listening comprehension

• Cooperation skills

Character & Theme

• Sharing

• Fairness

• Playing cooperatively

Discussion Starters

• Why did the squirrels argue?

• What helped solve the problem?

• Why is sharing important?

• How can games be fair for everyone?

Optional Extension Activities

• Draw the squirrels sharing

• Act out sharing scenarios

• Talk about taking turns