Kids construct a paper tree of fractions! First, they create a trunk and branches. The trunk represents 1 whole. Once they have their trunk cut out, they cut branches to represent 1/2 and 1/4 of their trunk. Then, they paint leaves with a q-tip and write down the fraction for each color they used.
Click here for an example of a different fraction tree kids can make!

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Monday, July 22, 2013
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Simile Walk
Go on a simile walk and describe what you see! This is a great activity to get kids to think out of the box and improve their writing. Remember to use like or as.
Example:
That tree is as tall as a skyscraper.
That leaf is crunchy like a potato chip.
That rock is as smooth as satin.
Reading Connection: My Best Friend is as Sharp as a Pencil
Labels:
autumn,
figurative language,
nature,
outdoors,
reading,
similes,
spring / summer,
writing
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Leaf Investigator
Visit Education.com to find out how to figure out a tree's age by its circumference.
Labels:
autumn,
circumference,
counting,
estimating,
math,
measuring,
plants,
role play,
science
Sunday, August 26, 2012
What Can You Do With A Leaf?!
Leaf Surface Area - Practice non-standard measuring with leaves, great way to introduce the concept of area. Visit Kindergarten Lessons for more details and measuring ideas! PBS has a fun activity that integrates science and math. Kids shine a flashlight on a leaf and trace its shadow on grid paper to find the area of a leaf!
Leaf Symmetry - Check out the cool art project Beautiful Ideas did!
Science - Is a Green Leaf Really Green? Click here to find out! Also, check out Exploring Life Community's photosynthesis experiment!
Create a Leaf Skeleton - ehow
Descriptive Writing - "Meet My Leaf, " free printable from Scholastic
Leaf Descriptions - Set up a leaf station in your classroom. Kids work in pairs. One child describes a leaf. The other child has to find the correct leaf. This activity is a great way for kids to learn the importance of detail (adjectives) and comprehension (listening skills).
Leaf Hunt, Tally, Graph, Fractions - Classic activity that's always popular with young students. Go on a leaf hunt outside around the school yard. Have kids tally their leaves. Then, as a class, graph your findings! Afterwards, have kids write the fraction for each color found. Younger kids could also practice their patterning skills with colored leaves.
Labels:
area / perimeter,
autumn,
fractions,
geometry,
graphing,
natural,
nature,
patterning,
photosynthesis,
plants,
science,
symmetry,
tally,
transformations,
writing
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