Leaf Hunter
by Audrey Koh
#Scienceofplay05
How many types of leaves can you find?
Skill Level: Intermediate
Suitable For: 4 - 5 years old
Estimated Time: > 30 mins
Environment: Outdoors

Learning Framework
Physical - Walking, picking up objects
Intellectual - Observing, comparing
Emotional - Appreciation, engagement, gaining curiosity
Social - Sharing knowledge, being aware of nature around them
Materials

Step 1
Visit the nearest neighbourhood park. (Check out nparks.gov to find out which parks are around you.) Pick up as many different types of leaves as you can find. At the end of your hunt, sort the leaves according to the shape of the leaves.

Step 3
Apply the white glue on the leaves and paste them on the coloured papers.

Dish of water
Kitchen towels
Leaves
Plastic bag
White glue
Coloured paper
Marker
Step 2
Wash and dry the leaves.

Step 4
Try to imagine what the leaves could become. For example, a leaf can be the wing of a bird, or you can make an alphabet collage using the leaves!
