Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop
Which leaf is hiding?
Hold a large autumn leaf on a sheet of paper. Let your toddler dab around it with a sponge and washable children’s paint. Lift the leaf together. Can your child point to where the stalk was?
- 2–4 · 4–6 years
- About 15 minutes
- Art & making
- Indoors
What will your child practise?
Recognise the shape and edge of a leaf.
What you need
A large clean leaf, sturdy paper, a sponge, an apron and washable children's paint.
Step by step
- Choose a leaf with a visible stalk. Trace the outline with a finger and lay it flat on the paper.
- Hold the leaf still while your child dabs paint around its whole edge with an almost dry sponge.
- Lift the leaf by its stalk. Compare it with the white shape. Can your child fit the leaf back into its outline?
Printable worksheets
Open a preview to see what you will print, then download the worksheet as a PDF.
