Leaf Vocabulary Words - Types of Leaves

Learn about the common names of different types of leaves with these leaf themed vocabulary cards.

What is Included:

Each card features a realistic image of a leaf with the leaf's common name listed below the image. There are 28 different leaves represented in this resource from all over the world.

What leaves are in this set?

Alder, Ash, Beech, Birch, Black Willow, Boxelder, Chestnut, Eastern Redbud, Elder, Elm, Ginkgo, Hawthorn, Hazel, Holly, Hornbeam, Horse Chestnut, Ivy, Oak, Poplar, Quaking Aspen, Rowan, Sassafras, Sweet Chestnut, Sweet Gum, Sycamore, Tulip Tree, Wild Cherry, and Royal Fern.

There are a variety of ways to use this set of vocabulary cards:

• You can create simple flash cards that can be used to learn about different tree species.

• You can create 2-part cards for matching leaf images to their name for a Montessori activity.

• You can create a matching or concentration game by prepping out two of each of the leaf cards.

• You can create a writing centre by using the leaf cards as a reference for students to write their own stories.

When to Use:

• Morning Tubs or Baskets - These cards make a great activity for students to work on as their classmates arrive to class.

• Literacy or Writing Centre - Simply place these cards in a writing or literacy centre for students to use to write stories or label their activities

• Quiet Time Activity - These cards can give students who do not nap during rest time something to look at and review.

These vocabulary cards are a low prep option for teachers to prepare for students. They just need to be printed out and cut apart. They can be laminated for durability if the teacher desires. They can be easily stored in task boxes which allow for easy centre set up, clean up and then storage when the cards are not in use.