Autumn is well and truly here, so once more, leaf activities are a must-do with children at the moment. As with so many natural materials, the non-uniformity of leaves – each one being unique – this can lead to a lot of creative thinking, exploring and play. Here’s some invitations to think in interesting ways.

What can a leaf be used for?

How many leaves could fit into a match box? Is folding or scrunching a leaf allowed? Or must you find tiny leaves only?

Challenge children to find a leaf with the most colours on it. Some of the ones below do a fine job…

Think of 3 ways to improve a leaf…

If you asked a tree about losing its leaves in Autumn, what would it say?

How many questions could you ask about a leaf?

Is it true that the higher a holly leaf is situated on a tree, the less prickles it has?

What other thoughts might you have about leaves… Leave a comment here (Geddit?)

This blog post first appeared in September 2011.

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