Leaf Collecting and Pressing
2–6 years · 15–30 min · Outdoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Bag for collecting
- Heavy books
- Paper
Steps
- 1Go outside and collect fallen leaves
- 2Place leaves between paper in books
- 3Stack heavy books on top
- 4Check in a few days for pressed leaves
Why this works
Nature connection with patience lesson and keepsake creation.
Try also
- –Make leaf rubbings instead
- –Sort leaves by shape or color
- –Create leaf art collages
Avoid poison ivy and unfamiliar plants.