Dive into field guides
Leaf puzzles
Before the session, pick a selection of large, non toxic leaves, such as sycamore, dock or burdock, and tear each one into several pieces, displaying the pieces of each leaf together as a puzzle.
Connects you to
Dive into field guides- Web of the Wild: 4 of 8 strands
- 2+ people
Also in the collections: Wild Sparks
Inside this activity guide
- Step by step
- Questions to wonder about
- Tip
- Variations
- Practising over time
- Resources
- Learning
- Safety notes
Inspired by Learning with Nature, p. 38. All sources →
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Safety first. Outdoor activities carry real risks. Each activity guide has safety notes, but you are responsible for yourself and anyone in your care. Supervise children, get permission, never eat anything you cannot identify with certainty, and only light fires where it is allowed and safe.
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