an activity for preschoolers:
These simple leaf ornaments will delight any class and make for a great craft for chilly autumn days.
before you begin:
Place feathers, foam letters, foam leaves, wooden frames, glue and other objects on an activity table..
activity goals:
Develop fine motor skills Exercise creativity
furthermore:
You can write students’ names on the back of each ornament with a black permanent marker.
These simple leaf ornaments will delight any class and make for a great craft for chilly autumn days.
before you begin:
Place feathers, foam letters, foam leaves, wooden frames, glue and other objects on an activity table..
activity goals:
Develop fine motor skills Exercise creativity
furthermore:
You can write students’ names on the back of each ornament with a black permanent marker.
let's get started
step 1
Roll clay out to about a ¼” thickness. Cut into a 3.5” circle. Poke a hole towards the edge of the circle with a pencil.
Roll clay out to about a ¼” thickness. Cut into a 3.5” circle. Poke a hole towards the edge of the circle with a pencil.
step 2
Gently press a fabric leaf into the clay.
Gently press a fabric leaf into the clay.
step 3
Paint watercolor over the top and allow to dry.
Paint watercolor over the top and allow to dry.
step 4
Once dry, poke a pipe cleaner through the hole and hang around the classroom to create a festive fall atmosphere.
Once dry, poke a pipe cleaner through the hole and hang around the classroom to create a festive fall atmosphere.