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Leaf Identification Flash Cards

Leaf Identification Flash Cards

$3.50 - $3.50
$3.50
$3.50 - $3.50
$3.50

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Turn autumn nature walks into hands-on learning adventures with these beautifully illustrated leaf identification flash cards, a printable PDF featuring 16 common tree leaves rendered in soft watercolor art for ages 3 to 6. From the distinctive maple to the delicate birch, each card helps young naturalists learn to recognize and name the trees around them while building observation skills and nature vocabulary.

📦 What's Included

  • 16 flash cards (3 in. x 4 in.) printed on 4 pages
  • Beautiful watercolor illustrations of each leaf
  • Clear, easy-to-read tree names
  • Leaves featured: holly, ash, birch, beech, oak, maple, pine, alder, elderberry, hazel, witch hazel, hawthorn, dogwood, rowan, willow, and tulip poplar

💡 Learning Benefits

  • Build nature vocabulary and tree identification skills
  • Support visual learners with artistic leaf illustrations
  • Develop observation skills by recognizing leaf shapes and patterns
  • Encourage outdoor exploration and connection with nature
  • Strengthen memory through repeated nature study
  • Prepare for botany lessons and seasonal studies

🎯 How to Use

  • Introduce leaf names using a three-period lesson (This is, Show me, What is this?)
  • Take cards outdoors on nature walks for real-time tree identification
  • Match cards with actual leaves collected during fall walks
  • Display on a nature table or science shelf
  • Use during autumn/fall units to explore seasonal changes
  • Create leaf matching games by pairing cards with pressed leaves
  • Perfect for nature study, forest school, or outdoor learning

🌳 Perfect for Nature Study and Seasonal Learning

These flash cards bridge indoor and outdoor learning, giving children the vocabulary and visual reference they need to identify trees in their environment. The watercolor art style captures the natural beauty of each leaf while remaining scientifically accurate for true botanical learning.

🍁 Ideal for Autumn Units

Fall is the perfect season for leaf study when changing colors make trees easy to spot and identify. These cards support seasonal nature walks, leaf collection activities, and autumn-themed lessons while building lasting knowledge about the natural world.

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