Tree Leaves

Take a closer look at fall leaves.

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Autumn leaves

What you need:
• leaves from different trees
• water
• paper
• glue
• crayons
• book

What to do:
1. Touch the leaves. How do they feel? How are they alike? How are they different?

2. Try putting a leaf in a bowl of water. Does it float or sink?

3. Glue leaves on paper to make a fall collage.

4. Press leaves between the pages of a book. What happens after a week?

5. Make a leaf rubbing. Put a piece of paper on top of the leaf. Make sure the veins are facing up. Peel the paper off of a crayon, and rub on top of the paper. Can you see the veins?

Learning benefits:
• supports comparing and contrasting
• develops observation skills
• promotes language development

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