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Make · Wild and Tumble activity
Leaf picture stories
Turn a handful of leaves into curious creatures, little landscapes and whatever else you can imagine.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 3 min to prepare · 10 min to explore · 2 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- Large, clean fallen leaves
- Paper
- Chunky crayons
- Child-safe glue stick (optional)
Let's begin
Three simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
Gather a few suitable leaves and clear a small space to create.
- Little one leads
Invite your child to choose, arrange and move the leaves around. There is no right finished picture.
Draw or add marks around the leaves. Ask what they notice, without directing their creation.
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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