Get outside on a nature walk and collect fallen leaves. Help your child observe and identify similarities and differences of leaves by comparing and contrasting their shape/color/ size/texture. Extend this activity by documenting their observations through graphs and/or creative arts and crafts.

• Wear sunglasses/hat if sensitive to bright light and going outside for the scavenger hunt
• Place leaves within reach
• Start walking in the backyard or short distance, then gradually increase walking distance
• Have your child wear headphones if they are sensitive to sound/noise
• Provide gloves for children who might be sensitive to the texture of different leaves

• Have child’s assistive technology ready and available, including augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) device and/or power wheelchair
• Bring visual supports with you to help child find leaves
• Have containers with different labels ready to support children to sort out the leaves
• Place an anti-slip mat or a tray below the leaves so they do not move
• For children with physical disabilities with fine motor/grasping needs, consider using tools/assistive devices (e.g., grabber, reacher)

• Use a variety of methods of communication (e.g., sign language, gestures) to meaningfully engage children
• Provide hand-over-hand support to help your child sort leaves
• Narrate/sign your child’s actions
• Break the activity down into smaller steps -First go outside, then walk, then look for leaves, then sort. Allow for child breaks in between the steps if needed.
• Allow longer waiting time for child to respond and/or process this activity