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Catch a falling leaf
Catch one before it lands and make a wish. A simple joy on a breezy autumn day.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 1 min to find a tree · 8 min to play · 1 min to head off. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- A tree dropping its leaves
- A breezy day
Let's begin
Five simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
Stand under a tree and watch the leaves fall.
Pick one and follow it with your eyes.
Run and try to catch it before it touches the ground.
Caught one? Make a wish!
Count how many you can catch.
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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