Getting Creative with Leaves!

As the summer comes to an end and the leaves are beginning to fall off the tree's we figured we would put them to good use.

After crunching through all of the leaves at the school gates and talking about why the leaves fall from the tree's, We decided to pick some up and pop them into a little bag and bring them home to create some funky art! 

We took all the leaves we had gathered and picked out the ones that were whole (and not damaged) and in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes...

We then stuck them down on to plain paper (you could use some coloured card or paper if you prefer) ...

Then we used paint, pens, pencils, googly eyes, and some bits and bobs from the craft box to create objects and animals from the leaves...

It was lots of fun and made for some interesting funky pictures and best of all it was free!!

Whilst we gathered up the leaves and made our pictures we spoke about why leaves fall off the tree's and about the different seasons. It was a fun, free and educational activity and we were left with some pretty pictures afterwards. It was lovely to see James imagination run wild with what he created with just a few leaves as a base.

Why don't you try gathering up some leaves and see what you can create with your children with them. Don't forget to share your leafy pictures on our Facebook page.

What other free activities do you get up to with your children? 

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