Autumn Leaves / Leaf Animal Creatures
Leaf Animal Creatures
Children collect fallen leaves and arrange them into animals and creatures, using shape and colour imaginatively.
How to run it
- Go on a short walk to collect fallen leaves.
- Sort leaves by size, shape and colour.
- Arrange leaves on paper to form animals.
- Glue in place and add eyes and details with markers.
- Display the leaf creature gallery.
You will need
- fallen leaves
- paper
- PVA glue
- markers
- googly eyes
Make it easier or harderYounger children can make simple faces; older children can make a scene with several animals.
SafetyGoogly eyes are a choking risk for younger children; supervise.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children connect with nature and use natural materials creatively.
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