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Fall Worksheets for Preschool: Leaf Investigation

Preschoolers study a real fall leaf, recording its shape, color and size in cube lengths, making a rubbing and answering short writing prompts about what they noticed.
Grades
Preschool–K
Pages
3
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Subject
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Biology, Life Sciences, Science, Nature & Plants
Topic
leaf investigation, fall leaf activity
Resource types
Centers, Activities, Games, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Preparation
Print ready

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What's inside this resource

Encourage curiosity and scientific thinking in young learners with this Fall Leaf Investigation Science Center Observation Sheet for Preschool! Perfect for autumn-themed lessons, this activity helps children observe, compare, and record the details of fall leaves while practicing early science and literacy skills.

What’s Included In This Leaf Investigation Pack?


• Printable fall leaf observation sheet
• Prompt Writing Page For Kids
• Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt Sheet
• Easy-to-use format for science centers or outdoor learning

Why Teachers Love It


• Builds early science inquiry skills
• Encourages hands-on exploration and observation
• Strengthens vocabulary and descriptive language
• No prep – just print and use
• Perfect for integrating science with art and literacy

This Resource is Great For


• Preschool and Pre-K classrooms
• Autumn science centers and nature walks
• Outdoor classroom activities
• Homeschool fall unit studies
• Leaf-themed bulletin board displays

This Fall Leaf Observation Sheet makes learning hands-on and engaging while helping preschoolers connect with nature during the autumn season!

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Describe a leaf by its shape, color and size
  • Measure a leaf using cubes as nonstandard units
  • Respond to prompts about why leaves change color in fall

Teaching tips

  • Each child needs a real leaf plus unit cubes or similar blocks for the size measurement.

Skills covered

  • Nonstandard measurement — counting how many cubes long the leaf is
  • Color identification — choosing the leaf's colors from green, brown, red, yellow, orange and black

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