leaf activities Archives - Look! We're Learning!

Leaf Look Alikes! Same or Different Leaf Worksheets

Selena Robinson — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Going on a leaf hunt is one of the early childhood activities I love the most.

We always find so many different types of leaves, even in our local neighborhood.

Looking at leaves from different (and sometimes, the same) trees is an excellent opportunity to practice visual discrimination with early learners.

To reinforce this skill, I decided to make a leaf version of our printable visual discrimination lesson – these same or different leaf worksheets!

These are wonderful for helping early learners practice recognizing similar and different objects, especially during autumn!

Keep reading to get your set.

And, for more fun with leaf learning, take a look at our Match A Leaf! Preschool Counting Game!

Printable Fall Same or Different Leaf Worksheets

To use these same or different leaf worksheets with early learners, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Printer (with ink)
Printer paper
Pencils
Laminator (optional)
Dry erase markers or dry erase crayons (optional)
Hole punch
Brass paper fasteners (optional)

This product includes two sets of visual discrimination worksheets: one set in color and another in line art.

A full answer key is also included, along with instructions.

Whenever I print a line art version, I always use colorful Astrobright paper. Especially if I can find a color that matches my theme.

You can print and go with these. No prep required!

Simply hand them out for students and help the kids practice looking for and spotting the differences in detail on each page.

Want to use this as a reusable center activity? Keep reading!

Fall Leaf Visual Discrimination Early Center Activity

You can make these leaf same and different worksheets into a reusable activity in just a couple of steps.

Simply print the pages at half size (two to a page) and laminate them.

After cutting the pages apart, use a hole punch to put a hole in the top left corner of each one.

Connect them with a brass paper fastener and you’re done!

Students can use a dry erase marker or dry erase crayon to complete each page.

Wipe them clean afterward and use them again and again!

Take a look at the video below to see this resource in use!

Scroll down to get your set of these printable same or different leaf worksheets!

Try some of these other leaf-themed early learning ideas!

To get your copy of these Leaf Look Alikes! Leaf Same or Different Worksheets, click the image or the link below to visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

>>> Leaf Visual Discrimination Activity <<<

The post Leaf Look Alikes! Same or Different Leaf Worksheets appeared first on Look! We're Learning!.

15 Simple Leaf Science Activities for Preschoolers

Selena Robinson — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

As the air gets cooler and the days get shorter, it won’t be long before we start to see leaves fall off the trees in our neighborhood.

Down here int he South, it takes a little longer for us to see evidence of fall. But once it starts, it’s glorious.

Leaves are always one of my favorite early childhood themes. And they’re also wonderful opportunities to explore science with little ones.

Which is why I’m sharing this list of 15 simple leaf science activities for preschoolers!

These are simple (and engaging) leaf-themed science ideas for preschoolers and kindergartners.

And they also include sensory fun, math skills, and more!

See the full list below.

Be sure to check out our fun Fall Leaves Count and Match Game for more preschool learning inspiration!

15 Simple Leaf Science Activities for Preschoolers

As leaves fall off the trees, we get so many opportunities to explore science. We’re literally watching it happen right in front of us.

We can learn about leaf colors and how they change, compare types of leaves to learn about tree species, and much, much more.

Since preschoolers love to go outside, this is a wonderful time of year to explore nature with them.

So these simple leaf science ideas make learning about nature even easier!

If you decide to try any of these this year, I’d love to know which ones your students liked the most!

Simple Leaf Activities for Preschoolers

These simple leaf activities for preschoolers are a wonderful addition to a fall early learning unit!

There are hands-on ideas here for STEM construction, science experiments, observation activities, nature learning, and more!

Printable Leaf Identification Flashcards

Take these printable leaf identification flashcards out for a nature walk! Perfect for helping little ones learn the names of common leaf varieties!

Photo Credit: alittlepinchofperfect.com

Easy Fall Leaf Science Experiment: Exploring Colors & Chlorophyll with Kids -

Show preschoolers how chlorophyll affects the color of leaves with this simple experiment! This is also good for learning about colors.

Photo Credit: preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com

Preschool Leaf Science Experiment

Explore textures and states of matter with this preschool leaf science experiment. Also includes ideas for sensory play!

Photo Credit: teachpreschool.org

Preschool Leaf Science and Math Exploration

Examine how leaf textures change over time with this leaf exploration activity. Use the suggestions to add a few math concepts as well!

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Salt Crystal Leaves Science Experiment and Fall STEM Activity for Kids

Make actual leaf art through this crystallization science experiment! Easy enough for little learners!

Photo Credit: buggyandbuddy.com

Science for Kids: Exploring How Water Travels Through Leaves

Watch leaves "eat" in real time with this simple science activity. Good for teaching children about the importance of water too!

Photo Credit: www.steampoweredfamily.com

Best fall simple science for kids - why do leaves change colour?

Show preschoolers how leaves change color with the seasons! This is a beautiful and easy color experiment for little ones.

Photo Credit: preschooltoolkit.com

Observing Autumn Leaves Preschool Unit

Preserve leaves with preschoolers to see how leaves change after falling off trees. This is also good for exploring why leaves need tree roots to live.

Photo Credit: gosciencekids.com

Autumn STEAM: tracing the veins of a leaf – Go Science Kids

Add a few art activities into your fall science unit with this STEAM idea. Show kids the veins in each leaf and then use those as an art activity!

Photo Credit: www.shareitscience.com

Science Experiment: The Hidden Colors in a Leaf

You only need a few basic supplies to try this chromatography experiment. It's great for showing preschoolers the hidden colors in fall leaves!

Easy Nature STEAM: Leaf Painting for Kids

Explore the patterns and textures of leaves with this simple leaf painting STEAM activity. Make prints and then examine how leaf vein patterns vary!

Photo Credit: www.science-sparks.com

How to Preserve Leaves - Easy Fall Science For Kids

Collect lots of fall leaves, pinecones, and acorns and see how to keep for a memory book! This idea is perfect for a fall preschool table.

Photo Credit: alittlepinchofperfect.com

Autumn Leaves STEAM Absorption Art and Free Template -

Make gorgeous leaf art with this absorption activity! And teach preschoolers how water affects paper too!

Photo Credit: www.creativelittleexplorers.com

Exploring Leaf Shapes - Nature Walk Activity

Show preschoolers how to make scientific observations with this leaf shapes examination activity! Little ones can collect leaves and compare them with others.

Photo Credit: theeducatorsspinonit.com

FALL STEM Challenge for Kids: Building Leaf Sculptures

Add some STEM learning into your fall leaves unit with this challenge. Preschoolers will love turning leaves into structures that stand up!

How to Make a Leaf Garland

One of our favorite leaf science activities is making a leaf garland.

It’s such a simple way to explore how fall leaves change over time and add a little fall decor to the home.

Plus, kids can try their hand at making art patterns and exploring colors as they work.

See how to make a simple DIY Fall Leaf Garland with little ones for yourself!

Looking for more preschool fall learning ideas? Try some of these!

The post 15 Simple Leaf Science Activities for Preschoolers appeared first on Look! We're Learning!.

25 Leaf Activities for Kids

Selena Robinson — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Did I mention I love fall? I think that I say that every time I write about a fall activity.

But it’s true! Fall is my favoritest time of the year. Well, second favoritest after summer. (Also – is favoritest a word? It should be.)

We’ve made lots of leaf-themed activities before, including leaf flashcards, leaf garlands, and leaf snow globes.

But you can never have too many leaf ideas! These leaf activities for kids are a beautiful way to start discovering the season with the family!

25 Leaf Activities for Kids

1. Have some art fun with this Leaf Painting for Kids activity!

2. Learn about the special features that make leaves turn colors with this Leaf Chromatography experiment!

3. Try this How Do Leaves Breathe Experiment to find out how leaves get carbon dioxide!

4. These lovely Negative Leaf Impressions are a simple way to add art into your fall unit!

5. Gather the prettiest leaves in the neighborhood and make this Preserved Leaf Mobile!

6. Hand your smallest one some of these Fall Leaf Stickers and let them decorate a gift box!

7. Download this All About Leaves Printable Pack to talk about science and language arts with leaves!

8. This Autumn Leaf Threading activity is perfect for preschoolers!

9. There aren’t a lot of nature crafts that take my breath away, but this Stick and Leaf Butterfly Craft is downright gorgeous!

10. Let the kids set up an Autumn Leaf Investigation Table to encourage open-ended exploration!

11. Use those old toilet rolls to make this beautiful Toilet Paper Roll Leaf Stamping Tree!

12. Help tots learn their colors with this Fall Leaf Color Matching Activity!

13. Get a Maple Leaf Paper Punch and let the kids cut out leaf shapes!

The post 25 Leaf Activities for Kids appeared first on Look! We're Learning!.