Why do leaves change color?

October 26, 2009

We traveled up north to witness the trees in all of their glory. The colors of the leaves were spectacular and have been an interesting topic of conversation. We have been doing some research and thought it would be fun to share what we have discovered…

What are your favorite leaf activities?

On a side note—I remember seeing a beautiful project that included writing on leaves. Did anyone else see it?

Leaf Resources and Inspiration
Polka Dot Leaves by 5 Orange Potatoes
Autumn Leaf Color by Science Made Simple (via 5 Orange Potatoes)
Red Leaves vs. Yellow Leaves – Video
Looking at Leaves: Observational Drawing
Waxing Leaves by In These Hills (via The Crafty Crow)
Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Leaf Experiment (via WatchKnow)

Tips for Drawing Leaves (via WatchKnow)

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Mariah

Founder at Playful Learning

Mariah Bruehl is a parent, educator, entrepreneur, and author of the book Playful Learning: Develop Your Child’s Sense of Joy and Wonder (Shambhala Publications, 2011). In 2008 Mariah brought her expertise online, creating the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal award-winning Web site Playful Learning. In 2011 she launched the Playful Learning Ecademy, which takes virtual-learning experiences to a new level by incorporating the best practices in education with engaging hands-on lessons, bringing parents and children together from all over the world into a unique, creative community environment.