Leaf Characteristics (PK1) This set introduces simple vocabulary
to describe the physical features of 40 North American tree,
garden, and house plant leaves. First - The child sorts 9 leaf
characteristics cards (3" x 4") onto 3 control cards (10-3/8” x
5¼”) that identify characteristics of Leaf Types, Leaf Veins,
and Leaf Margins. Second - After learning the 9 characteristics
of leaves, it is time to describe the 3 characteristics of just
one leaf. A leaf card is selected from the 40 leaf cards
provided (3" x 4"). The child selects the 3 characteristics
cards (type, venation, margin) that describe that leaf, and
places them on the blank Leaf Identification card (10-3/8” x
5¼”). Real leaves can be used in this exercise as well.
Background information is included for the teacher. Leaves
(PK1C) This set consists of 40 DUPLICATE leaf cards (80 cards
total). One group of 20 cards illustrates familiar leaves such
as dandelion, marigold, and ivy. The second group illustrates
common North American tree leaves such as