Fun Leaf Investigation & Observation Activity for Kids – Nature Discovery Pages

The Leaf Investigation & Observation Activity for Kids is a fun, hands-on way for children to explore the natural world. Designed for Elementary School, Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade learners, this activity encourages kids to become little nature detectives! With the Leaf Investigation & Observation Activity for Kids, children will collect real leaves, observe their shapes and textures, and record what they find. Each page allows young learners to draw, color, or even glue their leaves as part of the investigation. Kids can describe whether a leaf is smooth, bumpy, round, or pointy and even note how it smells—Nice, Okay, or Yucky! Teachers and parents will love using the Leaf Investigation & Observation Activity for Kids to promote curiosity, creativity, and scientific observation skills. It’s perfect for classroom science lessons, homeschool nature studies, or outdoor learning days. Students can also trace leaf outlines, identify where leaves came from (Tree, Bush, or Ground), and share their discoveries with others. The Leaf Investigation & Observation Activity for Kids makes science interactive and exciting by combining drawing, writing, and sensory exploration. Whether in a park, garden, or schoolyard, children will enjoy every page while building a closer connection to nature and the environment around them.

Usage:

Use this worksheet during outdoor lessons, classroom nature studies, or homeschool science activities. Encourage children to collect, study, and describe leaves while observing details like texture, shape, and smell.

Activity:

Leaf Investigation & Observation — Draw, color, and describe real leaves while practicing observation and recording skills.

Tools Needed:

Crayons, markers, or colored pencils; real leaves; glue (optional)

Page Size:

8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

Look through all the pages to explore different types of leaves. Go outside, collect one or more leaves, and begin your leaf investigation. Draw or glue your leaf, describe its features, and color it to match. Be creative, curious, and share your discoveries when you finish!