This printable cut-and-color activity introduces Little Flora, a fictional forest fairy who protects Hawaiian forests and plants. Flora teaches children about native species by wearing dresses inspired by plants like Loulu, Pōpolo ku mai, Ko‘oloa‘ula, and Naupaka. Each dress is modeled after the leaves or flowers of the plant it represents. The activity encourages ecological stewardship through creative play.
Cut and color Little Flora, her dresses, and calyx-style hats.
Learn and label: Each dress is associated with a specific native plant—students can match the dress to the plant's name and image shown at the bottom of the page.
Creative play: Fold tabs to dress the doll, and discuss how each plant contributes to forest ecosystems.
Extension: Ask students to research and present on one of the plants featured in Flora’s wardrobe.
Native Hawaiian plants: Loulu, Pōpolo ku mai, Ko‘oloa‘ula, Naupaka
Ecological awareness and seed stewardship
Artistic expression and fine motor skills
Introductory botany and species recognition
