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Leaves on Trees

Trees Are Special Plants

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify different leaf shapes and colors

2

Collect and observe leaves from trees

3

Develop curiosity about God's creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:11

“God said, 'Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit after their kind, with their seeds in them, on the earth;' and it was so.”

— Genesis 1:11 (WEB)

Shows God's intentional design in creating plants and trees

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small collection bag
  • Magnifying glass (optional)
  • Nature journal
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about tree bark. Ask child to describe what they remember about tree bark.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me what you learned about tree bark yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll explore the beautiful leaves on trees! Leaves come in many shapes and colors. Some are big, some are small. Some are green, some turn red or yellow.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Leaves help trees breathe and make food
  • Each tree has different leaf shapes
  • Leaves change with the seasons
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color leaves do you see?
  • Can you find a big leaf? A small leaf?
3Activity: Leaf Collecting Adventure (6 min)
nature observation

Go outside and collect different leaves from trees near your home.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Bring a small bag to collect leaves
  2. Look for leaves of different shapes and colors
  3. Gently pick up fallen leaves from the ground
  4. Place leaves in nature journal
  5. Draw or trace the leaves you collect
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Collect only 3-4 leaves with parent help

Challenge: Try to identify different types of trees by their leaves

4Closing (3 min)

Talk about the leaves you collected. Count them and describe their colors.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What colors did we find?
  • How many leaves did we collect?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how trees give us shade!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are naturally curious about nature. Use this opportunity to explore and wonder together.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise closely during outdoor activity
  • Encourage gentle handling of leaves
  • Let child lead the exploration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused, gentle handling of leaves

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovery, ability to describe leaves

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Press leaves in a book to preserve them
  • Create a leaf collage using collected leaves
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for leaf-themed coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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