Coniferous Tree Science for Preschool | Experiments & Printables

Take preschoolers on a close-up investigation of coniferous trees. With photos, posters, word wall cards, and a student booklet, children explore tree parts, life cycles, seed cones, and evergreens.

Hands-on STEM challenges invite children to investigate how seed cones open and close, measure and compare them, and explore how trees survive. Forest science and Christmas-tree activities offer more ways to observe, record, and talk about the natural world.

What’s Included

• Coniferous tree posters and vocabulary: Science, definition, life cycle, tree parts, seed-cone parts and sizes, sequoias, forest-fire benefits, clean air, and what trees need to survive
• 12 word wall cards
• Life-cycle activity: Color-cut-glue worksheet
• Seed-cone investigations: Opening and closing fact, opening challenge and recording sheet, measurement challenge and recording sheet
• Seed-dispersal activities: Fact, color-cut-glue worksheet, and 12 matching cards
• Forest-fire resources: Fact, ecological-benefits poster, and coloring sheet
• Giant Sequoia resources: Fact and poster
• Additional tree-science activities: Balancing-scale challenge with pine-cone comparison sheet, “I Spy” recording sheet, clean-air fact, and tree-survival poster and worksheet
• STEM challenges: Sink-or-float seed cones, pine-tree hardiness, and planting Christmas trees, with recording sheets where listed
• My Coniferous Tree booklet: 8 pages
• Christmas-tree activities: Facts about popular tree types, tree farms, 77 million Christmas trees, and bugs, plus two surveys

Learning Benefits

• Observation and science vocabulary: Explore coniferous tree parts, life cycles, and seed cones
• Scientific investigation: Test questions about seed cones, buoyancy, and tree hardiness, then record observations
• Measurement and comparison: Measure and compare seed cones and explore balancing
• Environmental understanding: Learn about seed dispersal, forest fires, clean air, and tree survival
• Sequencing and fine-motor practice: Cut, glue, color, and complete the student booklet
• Seasonal research: Explore Christmas-tree types, farms, and related science topics

Important Digital Details

• Instant Download: Access your file immediately after purchase. No physical items will be shipped.
• Print and Prep: For best results, print posters, mats and cards on cardstock and laminate for rugged, daily classroom use. Print worksheets, recording sheets and booklet on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
• Usage Policy: Licensed for personal use or a single classroom only.