Make Gathering Leaves A Learning Opportunity

A nature stroll to collect leaves can end with a math, science or literacy lesson! Have your children collect leaves then discuss how the transformation of leaves occur from green to the many beautiful colors of autumn as a science lesson. If you need a little help explaining photosynthesis and the entire leaf changing process visit this website http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html.

For your math lesson count, compare, and match the various sizes, shapes, and colors of the leaves! You can create your very Leaf Books by pasting the leaves into a few pieces of folded construction paper or by placing a leaf under the page and rubbing a crayon over the leaf to create a leaf rubbing book.

Children learn best through song so you can also sing a favorite fall song.

Here is a simple one to try:
Sung to: "Farmer in the Dell"

The leaves are falling down
The leaves are falling down
Red, yellow, green, and brown
The leaves are falling down

Amazing how a beautiful leaf can create so many learning opportunities!