tec3047_p42--leaf pttns (Sept '07).pdf

Leaf Patterns

How to Use the Reproducible

Use this inquiry activity to help your youngsters focus on the unique shapes of leaves. In advance,

use the leaf patterns to make tagboard tracers; then use the tracers to make a set of felt leaves.

Arrange the felt leaves on a annelboard; then place the tagboard leaves in your pocket. To begin the

activity, secretly place one of the leaves from your pocket in a feelie bag. Invite a child to put her hand

inside the bag, feel the leaf, and then nd the matching leaf on the annelboard. Encourage the child

to explain why she thinks the two leaves match; then have her take the leaf out of the bag to see if

she is correct. Continue the inquiry process until each child has had a turn.