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Tree ID for kids
Our printable tree ID guides are a fantastic way to help children learn about trees.
Take them outside and use them in your garden, school grounds or local wood. They cover all four seasons so youngsters can discover how trees change throughout the year. Use them to identify leaves, winter twigs, spring blossom and autumn fruits.
They are also a hands-on way to connect children to our wonderful natural world.
Leaf ID
Our popular leaf ID tools feature common British trees and are a great way to introduce youngsters to leaves. There are many ways to use them and they can trigger all sorts of tree-related conversations:
- 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 to your child about how they are different.
- If you’re using these tools in autumn, you can also talk about why leaves change colour.
Leaf ID sheet
Leaf iDial
Twig ID
In winter, when trees are bare, it can be tricky to tell them apart, but our twig ID sheet can help. It features pictures of twigs and their buds so you can match them up to the trees you find outdoors.
- Talk about the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees.
- Point out the buds on the twigs and explain what they are for.
- Ask your child how they think the trees will change in spring.
- Remember, some trees are thorny so watch out for sharp prickles.
Twig ID sheet
Step 3.
Lastly, draw the tree trunk and then all the limbs like so. When you are done erase the mistakes and guides.
Step 4.
That’s all there is to it. Now you can color in your Spring tree to bring life to the entire image.
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Description: Here is a pretty interpretation of how I think a tree should look come the arrival of Spring. It’s nothing much, but it’s still a very pretty tree that has blooms scattered around. Today, we will celebrate the arrival of Spring bu learning how to draw a Spring Tree, step by step. This is a very simple lesson so don’t hesitate to tackle the task. Of course you can choose to add whatever you like with this drawing, I just made something simple so everyone can draw a Spring Tree. I shall return with some tutorial fulfillment requests so stay tuned in.
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Vincent Van Gogh – Who is he?
Van Gogh is one of the world’s most famous artists. While he remained relatively unknown within his lifetime, in modern day his paintings have inspired artists worldwide and are some of the most valuable in the world.
A Short Biography:
Full Name: Vincent Van Gogh
Born: March 30, 1853 in Zundert Netherlands
Died: July 29, 1980 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Famous Works: Almond Blossoms (1880), Sunflowers (1888), Starry Night (1889), Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe (1889)
Van Gogh Inspired Blossom Tree – Who is it for?
This Van Gogh inspired art project has been carefully designed to inspire artists of all ages.
Van Gogh for 1st, 2nd and EYFS
This simplified version of the blossom tree will give children the space to freely explore colour and texture, without worrying too much about the detail.
Van Gogh for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade and Beyond..
The 2nd template offers a fuller version of Van Gogh’s Blossom Tree for children to complete and can be downloaded with and without the frame.
For completeness and to give your Van Gogh lesson plans options and flexability, we have also designed a complete Blossom Tree Colouring Page, along with templates with blossom outlines for children to paint.
Of course, children can also use the templates as inspiration and design their very own blossom tree!
How to Make Van Gogh Inspired Blossom Tree – Spring Art for Kids
Watch the Video:
What you need:
- White Cardstock or Mixed Media Paper
- Watercolour Paints (or Pencils/ Pastels etc)
- Tissue Paper (Pink, White, Lilac)
- Glue
- Black Fine Tip Pen
Downloading the Van Gogh Inspired Blossom Tree Templates:
The Vincent Can Gogh inspired Blossom Tree Templates can be downloaded individually or as a complete ‘ Blossom Tree Bundle’.
Members of the Arty Crafty Kids clubs will need to LOG IN to access the templates: https://www.artycraftykids.com/product/van-gogh-blossom-tree-bundle/
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Introducing the Wet on Wet Technique for Watercolours:
The easiest watercolour painting technique for kids to try!
Very simply, start by brushing a light layer of clean water across the page. Next, apply the watercolour paint onto the wet paper. Add a second (or however many you like) colour to the paper and watch the paint mix, creating gorgeous watery patterns as the colours meet.
Kids will be mesmerised by this process.
Start with Clean Water
Step 1: Brush a layer of water across the area the arty crafty kids would like to paint first.
Add Watercolour Paint
Step 2: Add a few drops of watercolour paint to the layer of water.
The paint will begin to travel and spread within the water.
Step 3: Use the paintbrush to gently spread and direct the paint.
Add second or third colours and allow the paint to spread out and merge.
This will produce a gorgeous watery, blended and a somewhat marbled effect that’s perfect for sky background.
To see the process in action, scroll up and watch the video!
Paint the Branches
Step 4: To create the textured sky, we used the wet on wet watercolour technique. For the branches, apply the paint directly to create solid colours.
Allow the painting to dry before moving on to the next step.
Add Detail to the Branches
Step 5: This step is optional.
Once the painting has thoroughly dried, use a fine tipped black pen to draw a series of lines and circles along the branches of the blossom tree.
This will add definition and perspective to the branches.
Step 6: Add fine lines to all the branches of the blossom tree.
Key Points for Arty Crafty Kids to consider during this process:
- What happens to the appearance of the branch when the lines are curved vs straight?
- How does the perspective change when the lines are spaced out vs close together?
Add Blossom
Step 7: Using small pieces of scrunched up tissue paper, complete the Van Gogh Inspired Blossom Tree – Spring Art for Kids project by filling the tree with blossoms!
Secure each piece of tissue paper with glue.
