We’re still busy learning about Fall here in One Artsy Mama-land. Little Crafter has decided that he wants to do Preschool activities pretty much constantly, which keeps me on my toes! I’m always looking for a variety of ideas that will give him a chance to practice different skills, and I love finding things he can do pretty independently. I’m also especially fond of projects that are free, like this one!
FALL TREE COLLAGE
All you need to make this fun, festive tree is:
a magazine
a glue stick
scissors
a piece of paper or cardstock
That’s it! We had all those things laying around already, so it didn’t cost us a penny!
First, we flipped through the magazine and it was Little Crafter’s job to point out anything he saw that was red, orange, yellow, or brown. Which was pretty easy…we were using the September issue of Lucky, so there were lots fall clothes, purses, and all kinds of other things in those colors! I cut leaf shapes and we used a giant photo of a brown boot to cut out a trunk.
We glued the trunk to our cardstock, then Little Crafter glued all the leaves wherever he wanted them.
He did a good job with the glue stick and was able to do this pretty much all by himself.
It was even his idea to put a few leaves on the ground like they had fallen off…”after all, Mommy, that’s what leaves do!” This was a fun project and gave him a chance to practice color recognition as well as motor skills, and it was perfect for our unit about seasons and fall. I’ve had a few people ask to see some picture of our little “classroom,” which is really just a corner of our basement…here it is:
And, speaking of Fall, don’t forget about our new challenge for the week; Door Decor!
Have a great day!
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Laura @Art For Little Hands says
That turned out fabulous! I love your little preschool area too.
Grandma says
I love his tree and his little school room…He is one lucky little guy…
Terry says
Your schoolroom is so nice. I’m sure that red really gets you guys in the mood for learning. Love it.
MiMi says
Aww, that’s very cute! 🙂
little macaroon. says
This is a great idea! I have a stack of old magazines, so I can’t wait to think up various ways we can make them into something prettier – thanks! (linking through gingerbreadblog)
Lori @ La-La's Home Daycare says
Oh Oh this is beautiful! I know we will do this craft! Thanks for sharing, but how could you not. You have bragging rights on a beautiful craft!
Lori @ La-La's Home Daycare says
Yay! Thanks for sharing on the Holiday Kid Craft Link Up! I so love this craft!
Ivanna says
Sweet welcome to this link party – http://ivanna.blog.com/linkparty01/ ). And happy crafting ).
Stephanie says
This is such a great idea! My daughter and I were planning a craft for this afternoon…we’ll be making this!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Aimee from Classified: Mom says
That is such a fun idea! Thank you so much for linking up to The Sunday Showcase.
Brooke @ Let Kids Create says
I love the use of magazines, my girls could definitely go for this. It involves everything they love – cutting things they normally aren’t allowed to and gluing it! Thanks for linking up to Monday Madness!
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
Hmmm..this looks like a good thing for my “What We Did This Weekend” segment! Thanks for sharing and linking up to Things I’ve Done Thursday!
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
This looks like a great way to keep all my little hands busy for a least a few minutes! Thanks so much for sharing this at our Seasonal Inspiration party. Hope to see you again soon!
Brooke @ Let Kids Create says
I am featuring this post this week on Monday Madness, hope you come link up again!
andie jaye says
such a fun project! we’re still waiting for the leaves in our area to turn… they’re a bit late this year!! i love his little office! the computer on the desk made me laugh. bear does that too! thanks for linking this up last week!
Domestic Goddesque says
I love this: it’s inspired me to get printing.
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be featuring this project on my “What We Did This Weekend” segment in the morning!
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com