Nature Play Day / Leaf Rubbings
Leaf Rubbings
Children place leaves under paper and rub crayons over them to reveal veins, edges and shapes.
How to run it
- Collect a variety of fallen leaves.
- Place a leaf vein-side up under thin paper.
- Rub the side of a crayon over the paper.
- Compare shapes and patterns of different leaves.
You will need
- thin paper
- crayons with wrappers removed
- fallen leaves
Make it easier or harderUse large leaves for younger children; older children can label leaf types.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children observe details in nature and express them through art.
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