Description
Create leaf rubbings to explore plant textures, boosting fine motor skills and nature appreciation through creative outdoor art.
Details
1. Collect flat leaves of different shapes outdoors.
2. Place a leaf under a sheet of paper on a hard surface.
3. Rub a crayon gently over the paper to reveal the leaf’s texture.
4. Try different leaves and colors.
5. Arrange rubbings into a pattern.
6. Discuss the leaf shapes and their role in nature.
Materials
Leaves, paper, crayons, hard surface (e.g., clipboard)