One activity I can remember doing even as a small child is collecting fall leaves. If the leaves have started to turn and fall in your area take your child out and choose some special leaves. Help your little one notice that the leaves are different shapes and different colors. One tree may have leaves of different sizes. Are the leaves on one tree all the same shape? These are things that we take for granted but for children this is part of the magic of learning. It’s a new discovery for them, or for kids who have done this before, it’s just as exciting to discover that things are the same as the year before. Take the leaves home and tuck them between layers of newspaper or paper towel. Place a book on top and in just a few days there are flat, dry leaves perfect for some art projects. (Think of raking leaves as making a giant collection!) What’s your favorite leaf art activity?
