Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert is a classic book for fall! The story follows the life of a sugar maple tree and explores how the tree changes throughout the seasons. The illustrations are beautiful, and a cut-out leaf page allows for turning the leaf from red to yellow to red to yellow. I think that is my daughter’s favorite part!
You need:
Paper
Leaves
Tape
Washable tempera paintToothbrush
1) After looking for and finding leaves, stick them on the paper with double-sided tape or a small loop of tape.
2) Put a small amount of tempera paint in a bowl. Add a drop or two of water to thin the paint. Demonstrate how to splatter the paint with the toothbrush. Have fun splattering!
3) Allow the paint to dry. Predict what will happen when you remove the leaves. Remove the leaves!
We did this messy activity in the bathtub. We would’ve attempted it outside, but it was way too windy!
I am also linking up to Little Learners Lounge: Fall Festival
Debbie says
This is so cute! I love seeing all the Autumn activities popping up.
cathy @ NurtureStore says
LOVE IT! We are definitely going to try this one with lots of different shaped leaves. It will make great wrapping paper. Would you come and link up with the Play Academy again?
An Almost Unschooling Mom says
Very neat! I imagine the leaves looked pretty, too ๐
RedTedArt says
Oh how pretty! We have not made mess like this yet. How red ted would love it….. and that is the 2nd time I have seen that book. It really is going on our list now! Thank you!
Maggy
PS Link up to this week's Kids Get Crafty? http://www.redtedart.com/2010/09/15/kids-craft-the-mona-lisa/
April says
That project came out soooo pretty (I had to add the extra oooo's for emphasis). Coming thru from stART. Feel free to stop by my blog!
Miller Moments says
You have wonderful ideas! I look forward to seeing more. ๐
Brimful Curiosities says
That's a great idea to use the tub. We own that Ehlert book as well as Leaf Man. Perfect for fall.
JDaniel4's Mom says
JDaniel just brought leaves in with him last night. We need to do this craft today.
Kara says
This looks like so much fun! What kid (or grown-up for that matter!) doesn't love making a mess. Thanks for linking up- sorry about the button- I can't figure out what's wrong with it.