This simple but creative activity gets children outside exploring nature while making their own artwork. Print the tree outline provided, then head outdoors to collect a variety of leaves. Children stick their leaves onto the branches to design their own unique tree — no two will look the same!
It’s a great way to:
Notice and compare different leaf shapes, sizes, and colours.
Practise fine motor skills through cutting, sticking, and arranging.
Combine creativity with time spent outdoors.
This lesson is taken from our brand new Outdoor Learning Scheme of Work — a complete year of weekly outdoor lessons for ages 4–11. Each age group includes 30 ready-to-use sessions plus 8 bonus activities, designed to save planning time while giving children meaningful outdoor experiences every week.
Scheme of Work | Ages 4 to 5 Term 1 | Outdoor Learning Curriculum
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Version
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Ages
4-6, 7-9
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Topics
Living Things, Misc. Topics
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Files
1 (2.95 MB)
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Tags
DownloadGeneral, Science
This simple but creative activity gets children outside exploring nature while making their own artwork. Print the tree outline provided, then head outdoors to collect a variety of leaves. Children stick their leaves onto the branches to design their own unique tree — no two will look the same!
It’s a great way to:
Notice and compare different leaf shapes, sizes, and colours.
Practise fine motor skills through cutting, sticking, and arranging.
Combine creativity with time spent outdoors.
This lesson is taken from our brand new Outdoor Learning Scheme of Work — a complete year of weekly outdoor lessons for ages 4–11. Each age group includes 30 ready-to-use sessions plus 8 bonus activities, designed to save planning time while giving children meaningful outdoor experiences every week.
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