When the autumn season rolls in my kids can’t resist picking up (or stomping on) every leaf they see. I made these printable fall leaves flashcards & coloring sheet as a hands on way to explore, play games and learn more about the different types of leaves we were finding. From coloring to matching to guessing games these cards and the printable coloring sheet make fall activities with kids extra fun, while slipping in a bit of learning too.
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We love getting outside as much as we can during the fall days and these cards have been so fun to bring along as we go on nature walks. I love that these cards combine learning, creativity and nature play together! There is nothing better than hands on learning and these leaf printables are great tools to help encourage that.
If you are doing a leaf lesson or unit study this leaf chomatography science experiment and these mason jar leaf lanterns are so fun too!
Don’t forget to add in a sweet fall book (this book is one of our favorite fall books for kids). If you are looking to learn further, the USDA also has some great information on trees and some fun facts for kids.
What’s Included In This Printable Fall Leaf Pack
- Set of printable leaf identification flashcards with a variety of different leaves including:
- Maple leaf
- Oak leaf
- Ginko leaf
- Ash leaf
- Birch leaf
- Walnut leaf
- Cottonwood leaf
- Elm leaf
- Fact cards in two versions:
- With leaf names shown on hint card
- Without leaf names shown on the hint card for independent play opportunities
- Coloring page with simple leaf outlines so kids can color them in however they wish
Fun Activities to Do With These Cards
Flashcards for Learning
- Use as a leaf identification activity for young children or older children
- Perfect for science centers, small groups, full class activities or at home
Matching Game
- Have kids flip over the cards and play the classic memory game- make it harder for older kids by having the child match the hint card with the photo of the matching leaf
- This activity helps develop critical thinking skills and social skills
Guess in 10 Style Game
- Read the facts on the cards and have kids guess which type of leaf it matches- you can make this harder for older kids by making the child ask clarifying questions so they can deduce which leaf card you are holding, using the facts on the fact card as hints if they need help
- This activity is great for language development and deductive reasoning skills
Coloring Activity
- Use the coloring page to create your own fall leaf templates, cut them out for a fun art activity or use for a quiet activity after a child is done with the above games
- You can have kids explore different colors to match how leave change colors during the autumn season, coloring is a great way to work on fine motor skills
Nature Walk
- Take the cards outside and go on a leaf hunt and try to find all of the leaves on the cards by matching the leaf shapes to the cards
- This helps work on observation skills, problem solving, and teamwork
Tips For Using These Flashcards
Print on card stock so they are more durable
Laminate if you plan on making this a reusable activity for longer use out of the cards
Hang the pictures up on your fridge or bulletin boards so kids have lots of opportunities to see, identify, and discuss the colors and shapes of fall leaves
Your Free Printable Leaf Identification Flashcards & Coloring Sheet
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These fall activity printables are such a fun way to enjoy the fall season. We hope your kids enjoy using them and maybe learn a few new facts about the leaves they are collecting or crunching beneath their feet!
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