I WONDER - Why Are Leaves Green?

Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>

Hey your child, did you know why leaves are green? Well, now you do! Leaves are green because of chlorophyll, which helps them absorb light from the Sun. That light gets turned into energy so that plants can grow. Pretty cool, huh?
4 activities you can do with your child now >>>

- Ask your child to pick a leaf from the garden and investigate what color it is. - Have your child practice drawing shapes of leaves and color them green. - Play a game of 'I Spy' and have your child spot green objects in their environment. - Talk to your child about why leaves are green and what other colors they could be, and why.
Pretend play with your child >>>

Game Name: Leafy Challenge Instructions: You and your child can play a fun game to explore why leaves are green. Take turns to find a leaf with a unique shape or colour. You can then observe it together under a magnifying glass to learn about its characteristics. After that, place the leaf in water and watch it change colour. Discuss why this happens and why leaves are green. Finally, use markers to draw a picture of the leaf. Have fun and learn at the same time!
1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>

By exploring why leaves are green, your child can learn that understanding nature helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

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