I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree: questions to ask and activities to try
A nature poem for every day of the year. I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree is a stunning, award-nominated poetry anthology.
What age is it for? I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree is best for ages 6–10. Good for: A nature poem for every day of the year.
I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree (Fiona Waters and Frann Preston-Gannon)
- Age
- 6-10
- Best for
- A nature poem for every day of the year
Read today's poem together and then look outside for what it describes.
What it helps with
- Poetry every day
- Seasons and nature
- Classic and modern poets
- Noticing
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What’s today’s poem about?”
- “What season is it?”
- “Which words did you like?”
- “Can we see it outside?”
- “Which poet wrote it?”
- “What would you write about today?”
5-minute activities to try together
Poem walk
Read the day's poem and go looking for its subject.
Birthday poem
Find the poem for your birthday.
Free printables: I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! (Fiona Waters and Britta Teckentrup)
- Best for
- An animal poem for every day of the year
- Age
- 4-10
A First Book of Nature (Nicola Davies and Mark Hearld)
- Best for
- A first taste of nature, season by season
- Age
- 3-8
Trees (Lemniscates)
- Best for
- Noticing trees through the seasons
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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