Have you ever sniffed a Ponderosa Pine?

Sometimes our students think we are kidding them. That is definitely the case during our trees lesson. When I tell them that Ponderosa Pines has a distinct smell, they don't believe me. After I get them up close and personal, they become believers. The thing that strikes me in this exercise is how much children automatically trust you when you are an educator. I am also impressed by how willing they are to jump in and try to learn new things.

Sniffing a Ponderosa. Try it, you might be surprised!