Watercolor Leaf Rubbing and Fall Book List
Children's books documenting the changing of the seasons bring so much joy into classrooms and homes. Both kids and grown-ups often look forward to what a new season may bring- new activities, foods, celebrations and so much more.
This lesson is great for any time of the year, but especially in autumn when leaves are falling all around us! Kids of all ages can enjoy this activity.
Book List
Be a Tree by Maria Gianferrari
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
Bella’s Fall Coat by Lynne Plourde
My Autumn Book by Wong Herbert Lee
The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade
Before We Stood Tall: From Small Seed to Mighty Tree by Jessica Kulekjian
The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
Little Tree by Loren Long
Sweep by Louise Grieg
Supplies:
Leaves
White crayons
Watercolor paints
Paper
Brushes
To begin, venture outdoors and gather leaves of all different shapes and sizes. If necessary, gently wash and dry the leaves before beginning.
With a variety of leaves available, select a leaf to place underneath the paper. For best results, place the leaf “stem-side” up under the paper. Then like other leaf-rubbings, use your white crayon on its side and rub back and forth on the paper over the leaf. You can then move the leaf to a new spot under the paper and repeat. It’s great for the leaves to overlap or go off the pages; there is no wrong way!
Once the rubbings are done, bring out the watercolor paints and use one color or many to lightly paint all over the paper. Watch as the leaf outlines immediately appear among the watercolors.
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