Leaves Change Color
15 FREE Resources Exploring “Leaves Changing Color in the Fall”
Teaching Young Learners and the Colors of Fall
Children love to observe their surroundings. As the seasons change there is always wonderful things in nature to observe. Each season brings a unique sense of beauty and wonder, yet the colors of autumn are spectacular and fun!
In this blog there are 15 FREE resources to help with lesson planning or fun explorations at home. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from links in the blog.
Included in this post are some online books, learning videos and some free digital downloads from some amazing teachers from TpT. Thank you and happy teaching!
Online Books
There are many books about autumn, leaves and why leaves change color. Check out thisWhy Do Leaves Change Color?
This is a wonderful book to help children discover the process of how and why leaves change colors in the fall.
Goodbye Summer Hello Autumn
This is a wonderful book to introduce the concept of fall.
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
Fletcher is concerned there is something wrong with his favorite tree. Children will appreciate this lovely book.
Red Leaf,Yellow Leaf
“Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf” is a sweet book that follows how a tree goes from seedling to autumn. It is a simple book and ever so sweet.
Autumn Leaves
“A concise text and crisp, close-up, color photographs of thirteen different leaves from North American trees teach very young children how to look at and compare the leaves of autumn, and are accompanied by an explanation of why they turn color.” – Excerpt Amazon
Below are some additional recommendations for books to add ti any library for kids who want to learn more about leaves.
Videos and Autumn Leaves
There are so many wonderful videos about leaves. Here are some tried and true videos that will help kids to learn about how and why leaves change colors. It is ok that some of the resources you share contain the same information. Repetition is good.
Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?
“Autumn means leaves are turning different shades of red, orange, and yellow and falling to the ground. But why? Jessi takes you deep inside a leaf to explain!” – Excerpt SciShow Kids
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
“It happens every autumn: the big green leaves on the trees turn yellow, red, brown, and orange and fall to the ground. It’s beautiful and fun, but what makes it happen? To understand that, we need to learn a little more about how plants work! Come and find out why the leaves change color – and why some trees DON’T change color – in this fun, kid-friendly video!” – Excerpt Free School
Autumn is Here
Why do leaves change color? This short video is from Scholastic and coordinates with their classroom magazine “Let’s Find Out!”
Falling Leaves
“It’s autumn and the leaves in the old oak tree are falling. Mama squirrel teaches the children all about the changing of the leaves with the original kids song, “”Why Do Leaves Change Color?”” Then, the mice, squirrel, sparrows, and possums have a lot of fun collecting autumn leaves and learning the colors yellow, orange, red, and brown.” – Excerpt Super Simple TV
How to Make Animal Pictures with Leaves
” How To Make Animal Pictures With Leaves.” – Excerpt Zubi Zubi Kids TV
FREE Printable Resources
The last few resources are from some of my peers at Teacher Pay Teacher. Even if you are not a traditional classroom teacher, any caregiver can download free and/or purchase these teachers created resources from the TpT website.
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
This FREEBIE is three fun printable pages that pairs perfect with any leaf lesson plans or fall leaves books.
Fall Leaf Observation Sheet
“Kiddos will choose a leaf, examine it and record their observations on their recording sheet.” – Excerpt Gretchen Ebright
Fall Leaves Roll and Color Addition
“Use this autumn theme printable game set to practice beginning addition facts and adding doubles during math centers or independent work time.” – Excerpt ECEducation101
Fall Leaves Trace and Color
“This is a booklet to make, featuring leaves from some deciduous trees in North America. Trace the leaves, color them with Fall colors, talk about the types of trees in your neighborhood that are losing their leaves. Go out and collect some – check if any match the shapes in the booklet.” – Excerpt KidSparkz
Fall Leaves Art Project
“Use these leaf patterns to create a colorful and beautiful autumn display while including some sight word reading and writing practice.” – Excerpt Young and Lively Kindergarten
Thank you for taking the time to read and explore this collection of free leaf changing resources. We are always creating new resources and blogging free content. Follow us on social media and TpT. See you soon, and Happy Teaching!
“Why Do Leaves Change Color?” Book Companion
This is a 34 page product that includes centers, games and word work. It will accent and fall leaves lesson planning. Check it out in my TpT Store.
