These 20 preschool leaf activities will definitely be a hit with the kids!
Not going to lie . . . fall is definitely my favorite season. There’s just something about the transition from summer to winter that captivates me every year.
Getting rid of those high summer temperatures doesn’t hurt either!
And then there are the leaves. It doesn’t matter how old I get; watching the leaves change colors amazes me every time.
So it probably doesn’t surprise you that I think the fall is a perfect time to teach a preschool leaf theme. Yes, you can teach kids about leaves any time of the year. But if you live in an area that has leaves that change in the fall, this is a great time to do it.
Without further ado, some awesome preschool leaf activities to do with the children . . .
Preschool Leaf Activities Kids Will Love
Click on the photos below to be taken to some fun leaf activities for the preschool kids. I’m sure older kids will have a blast with them, too!
I love that there’s a variety of ideas that cover art, science, sensory, literacy, math, etc. Some of the ideas require real leaves, while others can be done with real or fake leaves.
Admit it, you’re excited to get started with some of these fun leaf ideas, too? Be sure to let me know which one is your favorite.
Leaf Books to Read with the Kids
In addition to all of these preschool leaf activities, I have a few favorite leaf books for you. I think these books would complement the activities very well. Read a book, and then explore a leaf activity. Sounds like a good plan to me.
Preschool Leaf Lesson Plans
Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for classroom teachers and home preschool families so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.
This set includes active hands-on learning ideas, book suggestions, and the following printables:
- Roll and Say Fall ABC Game (uppercase and lowercase versions)
- Roll and Count Leaves Math Game
- Small Leaf Cards for Sorting and Patterning
- Sight Word Trees Activity Mats, Letter Cards, and Sight Word Cards
- Color Word Leaf Cards
- Leaf Number Cards (0-35)
- Sorting Leaves Color Mats and Leaf Cards
- Fall Leaves Emergent Reader (3 versions)
- Leaf Observation Recording Sheet
Get Your Preschool Leaf Plans
Preschool Classroom Leaf Lesson Plans
Leaf Lesson Plans for Home Preschool Families
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