Autumn Leaves Activity Booklet
Autumn Leaves Activity Booklet
Autumn Leaves Activity Booklet
for Kids
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Date
tree.
2 . 1 grow in clusters. I like sunny dry places. My leaves t u r n golden in the fall, and beavers love to nibble on my bark. They even use my twigs in their homes. Unscramble: N E P S A I am an tree.
famous for the contrasts on my t r u n k . Artists love m e in fall paintings. People show m e off in their fireplaces, but generally b u r n me. My leaves are yellow in the fall, and I them. Unscramble: IHCRB tree.
I am a
4. My leaves t u r n d a r k brown or red in the fall. I have acorns and a m known for my strength. My leaves are simple and alternate. Unscramble: AKO I am an tree,
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Appendix 1: Answer
Key
P K E & I N of
pREeasce
of
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FALL CROSSWORD PUZZLE I Across 2. POLE 4. DECIDUOUS 6. BULB 8. MAGNET 9. NOUN 11. FALL Down 1. COMPLEX 3. SIMPLE 5. EQUINOX 7. HAIKU 10. PUMPKIN 12. HARVEST
D I F F E R E N T LEAVES: UNSCRAMBLE ME! 1. RED MAPLE 2. ASPEN FALL CROSSWORD PUZZLE II Across 1. EQUINOX 3. HEMISPHERE 4. AUTUMN 5. SUN 8. DAY Down 2. AXIS 3. HOURS 6. NIGHT 7. EQUATOR 3. BIRCH 4. OAK
Name ______________________________
Quiz
Date ____________________ Score _____ Write the numbers. 1. 10 and 6 is _____. 3. 50 and 10 is _____. 5. Estimate how many. Circle the number.
Chapter 7 Section A
about
20
30
40
6. Who has the most leaves? __________ 7. How many more does Leah have than Tina? _____ 8. How many more does Todd need to have 30? _____
ltiTtiMN I.EIVEI
Materials:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
old peeled crayons fresh leaves with prominent vems brown tempera paint straws (one for each child) (1) 9"xl2" white paper
Steps:
1. Put a few drops of thin brown tempera paint on the white paper.
2. Blow lightly at the paint with the straw. Move the paper and change the direction you blow from several times. Add more paint if needed.
3. Let paint dry. 4. Put a leaf on the table with the vein side up. Put the white paper with the blown paint on top and rub lightly with the side of the crayon to pick up the vein pattern of the leaf.
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Appendix 1: Answer
Key
P K E & I N of
pREeasce
of
<5WN KCP
FALL CROSSWORD PUZZLE I Across 2. POLE 4. DECIDUOUS 6. BULB 8. MAGNET 9. NOUN 11. FALL Down 1. COMPLEX 3. SIMPLE 5. EQUINOX 7. HAIKU 10. PUMPKIN 12. HARVEST
D I F F E R E N T LEAVES: UNSCRAMBLE ME! 1. RED MAPLE 2. ASPEN FALL CROSSWORD PUZZLE II Across 1. EQUINOX 3. HEMISPHERE 4. AUTUMN 5. SUN 8. DAY Down 2. AXIS 3. HOURS 6. NIGHT 7. EQUATOR 3. BIRCH 4. OAK
September
1. 5" squares of tissue paper in autumn colors 2. fresh leaves with prominent 3. pieces of brown crayon 4. (1) 6"xl8" white construction paper 5. liquid starch in a small container 6. paint brush and paper towel
Steps:
veins
1. Put a leaf on the table with the vein side up. Place a single piece of tissue paper on the top of the leaf and rub over the top of the leaf with the side of the crayon. This will pick up the vein pattern.
2. Repeat step one on different colors of tissue paper. Then tear out the leaf shape rubbing on each piece of paper.
3. Using the paint brush, cover the 6"xl8" white construction paper with liquid starch. One at a time, lay the tissue leaves on the paper, covering each piece with liquid starch before adding another.