Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop
A rubbing full of veins
Put a leaf under paper with its veins facing up. Rub with the side of a wax crayon and trace the branches.
- 4–6 · 6–8 · 8–12 years
- About 15 minutes
- Art & making
What will your child practise?
Find the main vein and its branches in a leaf rubbing.
What you need
A firm leaf, thin paper, an unwrapped wax crayon and optional masking tape.
Step by step
- Feel both sides to find the raised veins. Put that side up under the paper and tape the paper down if needed.
- Rub gently with the long side of the crayon, starting at the stalk. Follow the first line to a side branch.
- Compare the real leaf and rubbing. Point to the same fork on both. Try a second rubbing using less pressure.
Printable worksheets
Open a preview to see what you will print, then download the worksheet as a PDF.
