Fall Leaf Place Mats

Fall Leaf Place Mats

Preschool children use fine motor skills, have fun and create something practical during this Autumn early childhood activity by Terri H.

Materials: Contact paper, leaf patterns, crayons suitable for "rubbing" in Fall colors and white construction paper.

Description:
Tape the leaf cutouts on the table.
Place construction paper over the cutouts.
Have the children rub the crayon colors of their choice over several of the leaf patterns.
Cover front (and back if you choose) with contact paper.

These are very bright and colorful.

Each child uses his place mat at our Thanksgiving Feast, many use them at home as well.

Comments: This art activity follows a fall walk!

Depending on the age of the children, the construction paper might have to be taped as well as the cutouts.

My three year old youngsters did not have any problems.
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/preschool-fall.htm

Note from Beth: You could also use natural leaves for this project.