Science · 15 minutes · 6–10 years
Look closely at a leaf
Describe and sort without needing the plant’s name.
All you need
Two adult-checked fallen leaves, paper and pencil.
Grown-up, read this first
Adult selects familiar non-irritating leaves. No tasting or unknown plants; wash hands. Use drawings for allergy concerns.
Adapt to your child’s needs and stop if uncomfortable.
Let’s give it a go
A question to take with you
Is colour a reliable rule as leaves dry?
Talk it through or draw on paper. There is no answer box or personal information to submit.
Make it gentler
Compare outlines without touching.
Take it further
Draw the same leaf tomorrow and compare.