We began by going on a hike to collect fallen leaves. Then, we set out to paint and create with our haul. Read on to see all the ways that we made art with our leaves.
Leaf Painting Activities for Kids
Materials- Fallen leaves
- Paint
- Paint brushes
- Paper
Method
- Begin by taking a walk to collect fallen leaves.
- Then, set kids up with paint and paper and have them paint with the leaves.
Leaf Painting Ideas
- Have kids simply paint the leaves, turning each one into a unique canvas.
- Have kids paint the leaves, and then press them to paper to make leaf prints.
- Paint the leaves with a variety of colors to make rainbow leaf prints.
- Have kids use them as a paintbrush and paint WITH the leaves.
- Make intricate designs and patterns on the leaves using a fine-point brush and paint.
Other Fun Ways to Use Fallen Leaves
- Try leaf printing on rocks.
- Make superhero leaf masks.
- Paint fox leaves.
- Make leaf lanterns.
- Use leaves to make robots.
- Make leaf self-portraits.
(Full tutorial coming soon!)
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