When we are blessed with this beautiful weather, why not get outside and look at all the beautiful trees and blossoms. Use these sheets to help you identify and name each one you see.
- Use the leaf ID sheet or iDial to identify leaves on trees and on the ground.
- Have a competition to see who can find the most leaves on the sheet.
- Look at leaf shapes and sizes and talk about how they are different.
Many trees flower in spring. Some have masses of frothy blossom, others have furry catkins dangling from their branches. Our blossom ID sheet features common tree flowers and when to spot them. Take it outdoors and see what you can find.
- Talk about how different trees bloom at different times.
- Some flowers are scented – give them a sniff!
- Chat about why blossom is important for bees and butterflies.
Fun Fact: Did you know tree flowers turn into fruits and seeds once they’ve been pollinated?
Find out more by visiting https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/tree-id-kids/
Or download the free Tree ID app to find lots more information about trees and their blossoms.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/tree-id-app/
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