Leaf Printing

Skill Focus: Creative Expression, Fine Motor Skills, Vocabulary

Description:

 Place a sheet of paper on the newspaper. Place a folded paper towel or

cloth on the paper. Place a leaf on the paper towel.
 Paint the underside of the leaf. Make sure the entire leaf is covered.
 Gently flip the leaf (paint side down) onto the paper.
 Carefully press on the leaf to be sure the whole area of the leaf touches
the paper.
 Peel the leaf off the paper. You should have an image of the leaf on
your paper. Discuss the veins, ledges, etc., on the paper and compare
them to the leaf.
 Repeat with the same leaf or with different leaves. Compare
characteristics as children continue to press different leaves.

Allow time for paintings to dry before hanging or sending home.