TreeSchoolers Ep. 3: Incredible Insects Firefly Hue helps the TreeSchoolers learn about all the ways that insects are incredible, but he’s still feeling small. Together Rachel, Hue and their TreeSchooler friends learn about insects – and how even small things can have a really important purpose in life. Together, they ask questions like: What makes an insect an insect? What makes insects different than other animals? What are the parts of an insect? Why are insects important? How can small things make a big difference? Skills, concepts, and values taught in this episode: how to learn (wonder, ask, learn, share) characteristics of insects (comparing and contrasting) important purposes of insects the value of helping others letters of the alphabet ASL SIgns Research shows that signing can help preschool children learn and remember how to spell the words they hear and read. In this episode, Rachel teaches the signs for all the letters of the alphabet. Rachel & the TreeSchoolers teaches children: essential science concepts HOW to learn social skills values