- Learned the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees
- Understood that evergreen trees have leaves all year round while deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall
- Recognized the characteristics of evergreen trees such as needle-like leaves or scale-like leaves
- Identified deciduous trees based on their broad, flat leaves
- Made observations about the shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves on different trees
- Noticed patterns such as evergreen trees being mostly conifers and deciduous trees being mostly broadleaf
Continued development: Encourage the child to explore other features of trees such as bark textures, tree growth patterns, or variations in fruits and flowers. They can also create a leaf collection booklet or use additional resources to identify specific tree species. Alternatively, they can integrate art into their learning by creating leaf rubbings or paintings of different trees.