Leaf Painting

Age: 3–5 Years Duration: 20 min Screen-Free

Materials

  • Dry leaves of different shapes and sizes
  • Non-toxic paint
  • Thick paper or cardstock

Go for a short walk and collect leaves with different shapes and textures. Back home, paint the underside of each leaf and press it onto the paper to reveal its outline.

It's a simple way to talk about autumn and the changing seasons while working on fine motor skills, with no complicated materials needed.