I love Fall and what I love even more is integrating things that are happening all around us into our homeschooling.  What better way to teach science to your pre-k and elementary kids than looking around us at the wonders of Fall.  This list is comprised of the 23 best ways to teach science with the leaves in your own backyard!

23 Ways to Teach Science with Leaves

 

Autumn Leaf Chromatography from Life with Moore Babies

Leaf Matching Activity from School Time Snippets

Felt Fall Tree Play Set Inspired by The Little Yellow Leaf from Buggy and Buddy

Saving Fall Leaves from Mama Smiles

Leaf Chromatography STEM Activity from Schooling a Monkey

Sorting Leaves & Seeds from Inspiration Laboratories

Leaf Identification Set from Look We’re Learning

Parts of a Leaf from Twisty Noodle

Tree and Leaf Nomenclature Cards from Tired, Need Sleep

Autumn Leaves 3-Part Cards from Imagine Our Life

Leaf Science Research from Mrs. Jones Creation Station

Leaves Shapes Botany 3-part Cards Free PDF from Wise Owl Factory

Hands-on Tree Identification Activity from Edventures

Science Behind Why Leaves Change Colors from Edventures

Fun Ways to Measure Natured from Mother Natured

Autumn Discovery Bottle from Play and Learn Every Day

Swimming in Leaves from Fireflies and Mudpies

Nature Silhouette Plates from Mother Natured

Fall Loose Parts Sensory Invitation from My Storytime Corner

Fall Leaf Auditory Processing Activities from Sugar Aunts

Leaf Sensory Bag from Kids Craft Room

Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf Sensory Bin from Stir the Wonder

Nature Tray Sorting and Counting from Living Montessori Now

 

Which is your favorite “science with leaves” project from this list?  I can’t wait to hear!