Under The Leaves Zines
July 27, 2026
Want a fun way to combine art, ela and science? Make an under the leaves zine! Making zines is one of my favorite ways to combine creativity and learning, they look cool and they are infinit...
Leave the Leaf Fold-out Coloring Page
July 23, 2026
This leaf has a secret!
Need a simple no mess craft? No glue, no paint? Young kids? Big kids? Mixed age? Something more interesting than a basic coloring page? These fold out colori...
Chrysalis and Cocoon Art
July 16, 2026
Need a simple, fun craft for a variety of ages? Make cocoon art! This is great for classrooms because they look stunning en masse, but is just as fun for a family afternoon. Supplies are min...
Leave the Leaves Seek & Find 2 Ways!
June 14, 2026
Two different fun ways to look for critters hiding in the leaves!
Now that you know that lots of different animals depend on fallen leaves for lots of different reasons, why not try...
Chrysalis Sleeping Bags
May 6, 2026
Many insects are inactive during the winter and enter a sleep-like state called diapause. Butterflies and moths most often spend the winter “sleeping” in cocoons or chrysalises. I think...
Leaf Critters
March 17, 2026
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 l...