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…
