Theme: Fall Leaves and Trees

ABC Leaf Hunt

Materials List: – Faux or paper leaves with the alphabet written on them – Letter mat with the alphabet written on it Preschool Learning Objectives: – Recognize and name letters of the alphabet – Practice gross motor skills by moving around the room to find leaves – Match uppercase and lowercase letters Preschool Teacher Instructions: […]

Build A Block Tree

Materials List: – Pictures of different trees cut into thirds – Wooden blocks – Tape Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through manipulation of the wooden blocks – Practice visual discrimination and problem-solving skills by matching tree pieces – Learn about different types of trees and their characteristics Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Print […]

Build a Fall Tree from a Cardboard Box

Materials List: – Large cardboard boxes – Cardboard tubes (e.g., from paper towel rolls) – Scissors – Markers or crayons – Paint (optional) – Paintbrushes (optional) – Stuffed animals (for decoration) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting and assembling materials – Foster creativity by designing and decorating the tree – Encourage […]

Coffee Filter Leaves Craft

Materials List: – Coffee filters – Watercolor paint – Water – Pipettes – Scissors – Green pipe cleaners Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills. 2. Explore color mixing. 3. Encourage creativity and imagination. 4. Learn about the changing seasons and leaves. Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Begin by discussing with the children the changing […]

Collaborative Art Piece Branch Painting

Materials List: – Large branch or stick – Assorted art supplies such as paint, markers, stickers, glitter, yarn, fabric scraps, and pom poms Preschool Learning Objectives: – Social Emotional Development: Encouraging collaboration and teamwork among children as they work together to create a piece of art – Fine Motor Skills: Developing fine motor skills through […]

Color Changing Leaves Experiment

Materials: – Small dishes or cups – Different colored leaves – Rubbing alcohol – Tongs or a utensil to grab them – Paper towels Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop science inquiry skills by making predictions and observations – Foster an understanding of cause and effect through hands-on experimentation – Enhance fine motor skills through coloring, […]

Color leaf match up activity

Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (Optional) Cut out each of the color tree mats and leaf sorting pieces. Directions for play: Students match the correct colored leaf to the same color tree.  Learning Standards: Identifies and matches colors This color leaf match-up activity is perfect for preschoolers! With printable pages 4-6, kids can strengthen their […]

Count Points on Leaves

Materials List: – Various leaves of different sizes – Paper or a worksheet for recording the findings – Pencils or markers Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop counting skills – Practice comparing quantities – Build observation skills – Enhance fine motor skills through writing and drawing Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Gather different types of leaves of […]

Counting tree rings puzzles

Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out the mats and tree ring cards Directions for play: Students count the rings on each stump, and place the card on the correct mat. *Extend the learning by ordering the stumps from newest to oldest. Learning Standards: Cardinality, number identification, counts with one-to-one correspondence. Teach your […]

Create a Family Tree

Materials List: – Brown butcher paper or poster board – Markers or crayons – Pictures of family members – Glue or tape – Scissors Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop an understanding of family relationships and connections 2. Practice fine motor skills by cutting and pasting pictures 3. Enhance verbal communication skills by discussing family members […]

Discuss Changes in Autumn

**Materials List:** – Fall-themed pictures or visual aids – Clothes for different seasons (summer clothes, winter clothes, fall clothes, spring clothes) – Paper or whiteboard for making notes **Preschool Learning Objectives:** 1. Identify and describe the changes that happen in fall (seasonal changes, weather, clothing, holidays, events). 2. Discuss the importance of wearing appropriate clothing […]

Discuss What grows on Trees in your area?

Materials List: 1. Pictures or flashcards of fruits and nuts that grow on trees 2. Paper or poster board 3. Markers or crayons 4. Scissors 5. Glue 6. Stickers or other decorative materials Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and name different fruits and nuts that grow on trees. 2. Understand that fruits and nuts come […]