09Jun 2026 by Jessie
Buggy Leaf Sun Catchers

Buggy Leaf Sun Catchers

activities, classroom activities, fall crafts, free printable, kids & families, leave the leaves, nature school
Do you love collecting fall leaves? Me too! And... I love bugs! And bugs love the leaves! So here is a fun way to to use some of those leaves to make a seasonal sun catcher. (for you, not bugs...) Make sure you leave plenty of leaves on the ground for the real bugs, but there is no harm in collecting some for crafts too. You can download and print out the template below or draw your own if you prefer. You will need something clear to stick the leaves to, you can either use some recycled plastic from a food container (something like those big containers of spinach or lettuce) which we love because you are re-using something that would otherwise be discarded, or if it's easier you can…
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17Mar 2026 by Jessie No Comments
Leaf Critters

Leaf Critters

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Collecting fall leaves is a fun activity in and of itself. If you want to take it a step further, take a look at the work of artist Raku Inoue. He makes amazing insects and animals out of leaves. Try your hand at creating something with fallen leaves! Materials: fallen leaves natural materials (sticks, bark, seeds etc.)  paper (optional) glue (optional) drawing materials (optional) scissors (optional) Method:  Gather a variety of fallen leaves in different shapes and textures. Grab some other natural materials like sticks and seeds. Think about what they remind you of—is that maple samara a wing? (A samara is the seed of the maple tree that we often call helicopters). Does the texture of a leaf make you think of a particular animal or insect? Maybe the…
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