How are the leaves the same or different? 

Materials:

• Real leaves or printed leaves 

• Pegs 

• Strong yarn/shoelace

Instructions:

• Tie the yarn on both sides to make a line

• Children will try and peg the leaves onto the line

• Focusing on their finger muscles: gripping, squeezing.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What color is this leaf?

• Which leaf do you want to peg next?

• Where will you put this leaf?

• Can you find another leaf that looks different?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• What differences can you find between these leaves?

• Are there any similarities you can see?

• Why do you think some leaves are big and some are small?

• Where have you seen leaves like this before?

• How do you think the tree uses its leaves?