Learning objectives
To encourage creativity, to learn tree identification, to learn about animals, to practice writing and increase vocabulary.
Resources needed
- paper
- glue
- coloured pencils
- craft materials.
}Target year group: primary school pupils – KS1 and KS2
cTime: 1 hour +
uLinks to English, art and design, outdoor education
To encourage creativity, to learn tree identification, to learn about animals, to practice writing and increase vocabulary.
To create these leaf animals, you will need to look on the floor in your garden, or on your one walk a day. Remember pick what you can from the floor, we need to look after living plants by not picking from them. Collect your materials and a piece of paper. Begin to create animals!
Plan for a walk
Bring a bag to collect leaves, pebbles, other materials
Provide guidance on how to make the leaf art
Follow up questions:
Learners of all abilities could take part if support is provided in gathering materials and guidance given on how to do the leaf art.
Going outdoors with a purpose to gather materials could be beneficial for mental and physical wellbeing.
This activity was created by Sally-Anne Yeomans, PGCE student in summer term 2020
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