Nature Hunt~ Leaf Matching Game
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If you want a fun and simple nature study idea for young kids, this leaf matching game will be perfect!
We went on a leaf hunt and found some matching pairs of leaves out in our yard. My little guy loved helping me pick leaves from the different plants in our yard. We used the leaves to make a simple little nature matching game.
How to Make the Leaf Matching Game:
After going on a nature hunt and finding a variety of leaf pairs outside, I simply pressed the leaves between clear contact paper and bubble cut around the shapes. Â You could flatten them further between some heavy books if you’d like, but it’s not really necessary.
After they were completed, we mixed the leaf pairs up and made a matching game out of it.
My little one loved doing this and kept at it for a while. He was so proud of himself when he found all of the matches!
I am not really sure how long the leaves will last between the contact paper or if they will go bad after a while, but for now it is a fun hands-on learning experience for my son. (Update- We sure them for a few weeks before the leaves did start to go bad.)
We have a Montessori preschool class at our homeschool-co-op and this leaf matching game was a great seasonal activity to add in for our Summer or Autumn Montessori jobs! Â IT’s a great nature science activity for young learners.
Oh! Great idea!!
That looks like fun! I may have to try that one.
Great idea!
I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing at our Pinning for Play link party!
I loved this activity and featured it in my Kid’s Co-Op post this week: http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2013/10/kids-co-op-50-fall-activities-from-kids.html
Hi Karyn, I just wanted to pop back in to let you know that I’ve featured you at this week’s Pinning for Play link party!
fun idea. An alternative to contact paper could be to iron the leaves between kitchen wax paper. This could create a stained glass window look for seasonal decor