Growth Cycle of a Maple Tree Learning Kit

Take a walk through the woods and discover the wonders of the forest with our beautifully illustrated Maple Tree Growth Cycle Learning Kit. Created in collaboration with Caldecott Medal–winning children’s book illustrator Doug Salati, this enchanting educational set brings the seasonal story of the maple tree's life cycle to life through a tactile and visual storytelling with five hand-felted growth stage ornaments from seed to sapling to full-grown tree, a double-sided illustrated poster by Salati showing the tree's cycle, a keepsake postcard featuring Salati’s original maple growth illustrations, and a botanical sticker sheet of his maple leaf drawing.

Perfect for nature-loving families, forest schoolers, classroom educators, and curious kids aged 5+, this set is a beautiful way to explore botany, life cycles, and seasonal change. Display the felted pieces on a nature table or shelf for a hands-on connection to the rhythms of the natural world.

Please Note: Not intended for children under 5. The seedling and sapling ornaments contain interior wire and should be handled with adult supervision.

 The learning kit includes one of each of the following:

• Felt Samara “helicopter” seed pod: 2.5" x 2"
• Felt + Wire Seedling H:5.5" W:1.5”
• Felt + Wire Sapling H:7" W:5"
• Autumnal Felt Leaf: H:3.5" W:4"
• Spring Felt Leaf: H: 3.5" W: 4"
• 1 double-sided poster illustrated by Doug Salati: H:20" x W:14" 
• 1 postcard illustrated by Doug Salati: 5"x7"
• 1 sticker set: 5"x7"

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Each piece is meticulously handmade by amazing artisans. We are passionate about our collaborative design process. It connects us to our customers and our artisans, and pushes us to make products that delight in every detail.