The Tin Forest | Reading Rainbow Stories
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade – 5th Grade
English
Find out how a lonely man built the forest of his dreams from other people’s discards in this inspiring story. LeVar Burton spends time with students at P.S. 234, located just blocks away from Ground Zero, and talks with them about returning to school after 9/11. The featured book, The Tin Forest, is read by actor Jeff Bridges. Students discuss their experiences and share messages of hope. After watching, use the provided classroom guide and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.
