Fun stories for fascinating seeds and fruits found during this colorful season! 🍃🍂🍎 Can you guess Who am I ?

Card 1

I am a spiky, green or brown ball that falls from tall, strong trees in autumn. Inside my sharp, protective husk, you’ll find two shiny brown nuts with smooth, curved surfaces. Squirrels are quick to gather me, and when roasted, I become a sweet, warm treat. Beware, my spiny shell can hurt if you try to pick me up without care.

Who am I?

(Answer: Sweet Chestnut)

Card 2

I am a nut that falls from tall trees in autumn. I wear a little cap and squirrels love to gather and store me for the winter. Humans often recognize me for the mighty trees I come from, which can live for hundreds of years.

Who am I?

(Answer: Acorn)

Card 3

I am a bright red fruit with a smooth, shiny skin, and I grow on thorny shrubs. My branches are often covered in sharp, hooked thorns, and I hang like little ornaments in the hedgerows in autumn. Birds feast on me, and humans sometimes use me to make teas or syrups. My bright color stands out against the turning autumn leaves, and I contain tiny seeds inside.

Who am I?

(Answer: Rosehip)

Card 4

I am a small, winged seed that spins like a tiny helicopter as I fall from tall trees in autumn. My seed is light brown with a long, thin wing attached, and I twirl gracefully in the breeze as I fall. My tree has five-lobed leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall.

Who am I?

(Answer: Maple seed or "Helicopter" samara)

Card 5

I am a large, round fruit that grows on the ground in sprawling vines. My skin is smooth and orange, and inside, my flat oval seeds are nestled in a soft, stringy pulp. In autumn, people love to carve faces into me or use me to make soups and pies.

Who am I?

(Answer: Pumpkin)

Card 6

I am a small, red fruit that grows in clusters, hanging from thorny bushes. My smooth, shiny skin glows in the autumn sun, making me easy to spot among the fading green leaves. I’m often found along hedgerows and roadsides, where birds love to snack on me. Humans sometimes collect me to make tangy jams or syrups. My long, thin stems give me the appearance of little red pearls on strings.

Who am I?

(Answer: Hawthorn berry)

Card 7

I am a spiky, round fruit that grows on tall trees. My brown, shiny nut is encased in a sharp, green shell that looks quite fierce. In autumn, my spiny shell cracks open, and I tumble to the ground. Children love to collect me and use me for games, while squirrels hide me away for the winter.

Who am I?

(Answer: Horse Chestnut or Conker)

Card 8

I am a long, slender pod that bursts open in autumn to release tiny, silky seeds into the wind. My seeds are attached to feathery tufts that float away like little parachutes. You can find me growing near rivers or in open meadows, and when I release my seeds, the air can be filled with hundreds of delicate, white tufts drifting through the sky. My pod looks like a long, thin bean before it dries out.

Who am I?

(Answer: Milkweed seed)

Card 9

I am a small, round fruit with bright red skin that stands out against my dark green leaves in autumn. My tree is evergreen, and I remain on the branches even as the weather grows cold. While birds love to snack on me, I am not safe for humans to eat. People often use me to decorate homes during the festive season, with my berries adding a cheerful touch to wreaths and garlands.

Who am I?

(Answer: Holly berry)

Card 10

I come from tall plants that grow near ponds, lakes, and rivers, with long, slender green leaves and thick, brown, cylindrical flower spikes that resemble corn dogs or brushes. 🌿🌾I am a tiny, white seed with soft, silky plumes that carry me away on the autumn breeze. 🌬️ When my seedpod opens, you’ll see hundreds of my fluffy companions floating through the air like little parachutes, drifting far away to settle in marshes and wetlands.

Who am I?

(Answer: Cattail seed)

Card 11

I am a smooth, blue fruit that grows in clusters on a spiky, thorny bush. At first glance, I might look like a blueberry, but my sharp, tangy flavor sets me apart. People love to gather me for making sauces, syrups, and even gin. My bush grows near hedgerows and along field edges.

Who am I?

(Answer: Sloe or Blackthorn berry)

Card 12

I am a small, round, bright orange fruit that grows in dense clusters, hanging like glowing lanterns from my thorny tree’s branches. My tree is known for its narrow, silvery-green leaves, which shimmer in the sunlight and give me a unique, almost metallic look in autumn. You’ll often find me growing near sandy or coastal areas, as I thrive in poor soil. I am also highly prized by humans for my nutrient-rich fruit, which they turn into bright orange jams, oils, and juices. My berries are packed with vitamins, especially vitamin C, making me popular in health foods.

Who am I?

(Answer: Sea Buckthorn berry)

Card 13

I am a dark red, purple, or sometimes green fruit that grows in loose clusters on long, adventurous vines. As autumn arrives, I ripen, becoming plump and juicy. Birds enjoy snacking on me, but I am also harvested by humans to make sweet jams, jellies, and even wine.

Who am I?

(Answer: Grape)

Card 14

I am a small, round, orange berry that grows in tight, brightly colored clusters on bushes in autumn. My dark green, glossy leaves and sharp thorns give me a striking appearance. Birds love to eat my berries, but humans beware—my fruit is not meant for you to eat! You’ll often see me used in home decorations, especially around wintertime, as my colorful clusters add a festive touch to wreaths and garlands.

Who am I?

(Answer: Firethorn berry)

Card 15

I am a small, deep purple or black aggregate fruit made up of many tiny, juicy drupelets clustered together on thorny bushes. In autumn, my dark, plump body becomes sweet and ripe. You’ll often spot me along hedgerows or wild paths, with my glossy surface reflecting the sunlight, and my sharp thorns making it tricky for people to pick me without a scratch! My sweet, tangy flavor makes me a favorite in pies and jams, and birds love to snack on me too.

Who am I?

(Answer: Blackberry)

Card 16

I am a small, round, red or yellow fruit that looks like a miniature apple. In autumn, I hang from branches in large numbers, adding a pop of color to gardens and parks. Birds love to eat me, but I’m too sour for most humans unless they turn me into jelly or use me for decoration.

Who am I?

(Answer: Crabapple)

Card 17

I am a small, round, light brown nut found inside a hard, ridged shell. Squirrels are always busy gathering me in autumn and storing me for the winter. My tree has pointed, serrated leaves, and I often grow in clusters of three. Humans enjoy eating me roasted, using me in baking, or even turning me into a creamy chocolate spread for toast.

Who am I?

(Answer: Hazelnut)

Card 18

I am a small, yellow or orange fruit that looks like a tiny tomato. I grow inside a papery husk that looks like a lantern. In autumn, you’ll often see me hanging from branches in gardens. Humans love to use me for decoration, but don't mistake me for my cousin Physalis.

Who am I?

(Answer: Chinese Lantern )

Card 19

I am a bright red fruit that grows in large, eye-catching clusters on bushes often seen in gardens and along pathways. Although I am not meant for humans to eat, birds enjoy snacking on my berries. People like to use me for winter decorations, especially around the holidays. My bush has small, glossy green leaves that stay green all year, and my sharp thorns can make me difficult to pick. I am hardy and can be found adding color to gardens even in the colder months.

Who am I?

(Answer: Cotoneaster berry)

Card 20

I am a bright red fruit with a smooth, shiny skin and a unique hollow, cup-like shape. I grow on evergreen trees with dark green, needle-like leaves. You’ll often spot my berries in festive decorations around the holidays, but be careful—I am toxic to humans, even though birds love to eat me! My bright color and distinctive shape make me easy to recognize in winter landscapes.

Who am I?

(Answer: Yew berry)

Card 21

I am a smooth, round fruit with shiny, yellow skin that often has a soft, velvety cover. Though I look like a small apple or pear, I am too hard and sour to eat raw. People often use me to make jams, jellies, and desserts after cooking me to soften my flesh and bring out my sweetness.

Who am I?

(Answer: Quince)

Card 22

I am a round purple berry, often found hanging in large clusters of berries grow on striking red stems. Birds love to feast on me, but I have a tart, almost bitter taste, so I’m not often eaten raw. Humans gather me to make wines, syrups, and even medicinal remedies.

Who am I?

(Answer: Elderberry)

Card 23

I am a small, round white fruit that grows in clusters on low bushes. In autumn, I hang like tiny pearls along hedgerows and woodland edges. I am not for humans to eat, but birds and animals often snack on me during the colder months. If you step on me you will hear me "pop".

Who am I?

(Answer: Snowberry)

Card 24

I am a smooth, round fruit with deep purple or bluish skin, and inside I’m sweet and juicy. In autumn, I hang from small trees, and people love to pick me to make jams, jellies, and pies—or just to eat me fresh! I often have a small groove running down my side. Inside, I have a hard stone or pit at my center. I look like a small peach or apricot but with darker skin.

Who am I?

(Answer: Plum)

Card 25

I am a bright orange, smooth-skinned fruit that looks like a tomato but grows on trees. In autumn, my orange color becomes even brighter as the leaves start to fall. My sweet, jelly-like flesh inside is soft and delicious, and humans love to eat me when I am fully ripe. I often grow in warmer climates and am ready to harvest in late autumn.

Who am I?

(Answer: Persimmon)

Card 26

I am a small, bright red fruit that grows in clusters from tall trees. I am often seen in late summer and early autumn, and my sweet, juicy flesh is loved by both humans and birds. My smooth, shiny skin hides a hard stone inside, which is not eaten. My blossoms in spring are just as famous as my fruit in autumn!

Who am I?

(Answer: Cherry)

Card 27

Inside, my nut is shaped like a little brain, with lots of wrinkles. In autumn, I fall from tall trees, and people love to gather me for roasting or to use in baking treats like cakes and pies. My shell can be tricky to crack, but inside, there’s a rich, tasty nut. Sometimes I’m still covered in a green, leathery husk when I drop to the ground, often found scattered beneath autumn leaves.

Who am I?

(Answer: Walnut)

Card 28

I am a small, round berry with a pale yellow or translucent white color that almost looks like I'm glowing. I grow in clusters on bushes, and in autumn, I ripen to become sweet and juicy. Though I’m not as common as my red or black relatives, I’m prized for making syrups, jellies, and desserts. My skin is smooth and shiny, and my light color makes me stand out against the green leaves of the bush.

Who am I?

(Answer: Whitecurrant)

Card 29

I am a small, bright and shiny red berry that grows in clusters on bushes with lobed, green leaves. In autumn, I become vibrant and shiny, making me easy to spot. My taste is tangy and slightly sour, often used by humans to make jams, jellies, and sauces. You might even see me served with roasted meats or desserts.

Who am I?

(Answer: Redcurrant)

Card 30

I am a hard, woody structure made of overlapping scales, and I fall from tall evergreen trees in autumn. My shape is often like a small, pointed egg, and my brown scales open up to release seeds into the wind. You can find me lying on the forest floor beneath trees with needle-like leaves. Squirrels and birds love to collect my seeds, and humans sometimes use me for crafts and decorations.

Who am I?

(Answer: Pine cone)

Card 31

I am a small, bright pink fruit that looks like a tiny four-lobed lantern. In autumn, I split open to reveal orange seeds inside, creating a striking contrast with my pink shell. Long ago, my hard wood was used to make spindles for spinning wool, which is how I got my name. Birds love to eat my seeds, but I am not safe for humans!

Who am I?

(Answer: Spindle bush)

"Who am I?" cards is pure hands-on discovery and observation​ for the elementary children. These cards encourage them to observe characteristics, habitats and specific features of various fruits, flowers, animals, and plants, fostering their natural curiosity.Inviting children to create their own cards encourages them to wonder, observe , reason, research and read , resulting fun creative writings and meaningful work.

With Montessori Joy,

Vanina