Free Resources
Keep the Learning Growing
Continue the story beyond the book with free activities created for children, families, classrooms, libraries, and community programs.
Each resource is designed to make the lessons of kindness, earning, saving, patience, and generosity simple, engaging, and age-appropriate.
Downloadable Resources
Find the Squirrels Explorer Challenge
Search for the hidden squirrel, discover 1792, and think about the small choices Leo and Emma make throughout the story.
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Coloring Pages
Color Leo, Emma, the Buttonwood Tree, and scenes inspired by the story, using simple, open designs created for young children.
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Family Discussion Guide
Use thoughtful questions and simple activities to continue the conversation at home with parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
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Buttonwood Promise Certificate
Children can make a simple promise to be kind, help when they can, save with care, and remember that small good things can grow.
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My First Coin Activity Page
Children can write or draw something they would like to save for, explain why it matters, and choose a simple first savings goal.
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Classroom Reading Materials
Resources for teachers, librarians, and community leaders include discussion prompts, activity ideas, lesson themes, and a suggested reading experience.
Download Free →All materials are free to download and use at home, in classrooms, libraries, and nonprofit community programs. They may not be sold, altered for commercial use, or presented as investment advice.
Read together. Talk together. Learn together.
Then help one small good habit begin to grow.