Use real fall leaves to create a tree in your window that brings the backyard even closer. This is an easy project that all ages can enjoy and includes an optional extension activity that will have your and your kids looking at the science of leaves changing color.
Materials needed:
- Tape
- Clear contact paper
- Brown craft paper
- Scissors
- Fall leaves
Directions:
- Take a walk outside and collect fall leaves with your child.
- Trace a tree trunk with branches onto brown craft paper and cut it out.
- Place the contact paper on a glass window or door held by a tape. Note that the sticky side of the contact paper should be facing your child.
- Guide your child to place the tree trunk in the middle of the contact paper.
- Let your child fill the contact paper with fall leaves, both on the tree branches and falling to the ground.
- Step back and admire your work.
Science Experiment Bonus (Optional):
Use another piece of contact paper to cover the tree and observe how the color of the leaves changes from bright orange or yellow to brown. Make a hypothesis (the scientific word for guess) about how long you think it will take, record your predication and then see how close you are to guessing correctly.
Quick links to get you where you want to go:
Macaroni Kid Roseville-Rocklin-Lincoln is published weekly to keep parents "in the know" about great activities in our area for the kids. Subscribe to our e-newsletter so you don't miss a thing and be eligible to enter our giveaways! If you already subscribe, help us spread the word to others!
Get social with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest! Sharing is caring, share us with your friends and family today!
Check out the other Macaroni Kids sites in our area!
We do our best to insure that all event information is accurate, however sometimes dates and times get changed, or an event may be cancelled, and we are not made aware of it. It is always best to check with the the event website or Facebook page listing to be sure before going.
