Leaf art

A delightful way for kids to develop an appreciation for the beauty of nature is by enjoying nature arts and crafts.

 

Materials

• Glue and liquid tempera paint or food colouring; or thinned coloured glue
• Paintbrush
• 2 equal-size sheets of wax paper
• Colourful leaves
• Flowers, pine needles, and other natural objects (optional)
• Glitter
• Hole punch
• Piece of string, less than12” in length.

Instructions

• Mix glue with paint or food colouring, or use coloured glue thinned with a little water.
• Paint the glue onto one sheet of wax paper.
• The paper should be well coated with glue.
• Have your child stick colourful leaves onto the paper.
• If you like, add other natural objects.
• Sprinkle glitter over the leaves.
• Paint glue onto the other sheet of wax paper, then place it on top of the first sheet.
• Press the sheets together, punch a hole near the top, then use string to hang the picture in a window.

The Day after tomorrow is Father’s day wrapping this neat gift and giving it to his father will be a great idea!