Finger-Stamping: Making Autumn Leaves

A childcare worker explains making an autumn tree for 2- and 3-year-olds using finger stamping!

Why not try expressing the colors of autumn leaves with finger stamping? First, prepare by drawing the trunk of a tree on construction paper.

Set out paint colors on a palette that evoke autumn foliage.

Let the children dab colors onto the paper with their fingers however they like.

Since paint can get muddy if it mixes on their fingertips, having wet wipes ready will keep things moving smoothly.

Once they finish stamping the paint, sprinkle gold or red glitter on top.

When the paint dries, it’s complete! You’ll end up with wonderfully unique pieces.

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[Footprint Making] Mushroom

Handprint and Footprint Stamping Craft for Ages 0–2 [Autumn] [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Using footprints to make mushrooms is recommended because it makes good use of children’s adorable footprints.

First, make a footprint in brown; this will be the mushroom’s stem, so be sure to get a clear shape.

Next, glue a piece of construction paper cut into a mushroom cap shape over the footprint.

Then, have the children stick round stickers onto the cap.

If you hand them the whole sticker sheet, they may not understand how to place them or may struggle, so cut the stickers into small sections before giving them out.

Once the children have freely placed their stickers, let them enjoy the remaining blank space by drawing or gluing on fallen leaves.

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Moon-viewing made with color film

For this craft, please prepare color film, double-sided tape, and a clear file folder.

The key is to stick double-sided tape on the back of the color film, cut it into squares, and make it like stickers.

Stick the color film “stickers” onto the clear file, then attach them from the back to a sheet of construction paper with circular holes punched in it—this creates a lovely moon with the beautiful colors of the film.

Even though color film is thin and a bit tricky for 2-year-olds to handle, adding double-sided tape to the back makes it easier to work with, so they can enjoy making it!

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Explorer Glasses

Special glasses are a must for autumn explorations! Let’s make explorer glasses using toilet paper rolls.

First, the teacher should wrap and glue shoji paper around the toilet paper rolls in advance.

Next, place some paint on construction paper and roll the tubes over it.

If you thin the paint with a bit more water, the colors will go on beautifully.

After each child colors two rolls, let them dry and attach them together.

Decorate them with stickers to taste, add a ribbon so they can hang around the neck, and they’re done! Searching for leaves and nuts will become much more fun.

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[Aluminum Foil] Making Autumn Leaves

[Crafts] Introducing Autumn Crafts Using Aluminum Foil [Daycare/Kindergarten]

How about making autumn foliage art with aluminum foil? First, take a handprint in brown to represent the tree trunk.

Next, crumple some aluminum foil and dab it into paints like yellow, red, and orange.

Prepare a separate piece of foil for each color so they don’t mix.

By gently dabbing the colors over the handprint, the paint will scatter nicely and create a leaf-like effect.

It’s also fun that the pattern of the stamp changes depending on how you crumple the foil.

Give it a try and create a lovely autumn tree with wide-spreading leaves!

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Acorn Drum (Den-den Daiko)

Shall we make a den-den daiko (hand drum) using acorns? Note that acorns can harbor insects, so either boil them and dry them thoroughly or freeze them beforehand.

First, paste two paper plates together to represent the animal’s body.

When gluing the plates together, fix a pair of chopsticks in between as the handle.

Next, attach twine to both sides.

Then tie acorns to the ends of the strings.

When you shake the handle, the acorns hit the paper plates and make a sound.

Finally, attach the animal’s face to the paper plates, and it’s done! Craft projects that you can play with afterward are sure to delight children.

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Curly Yarn Ghost

Halloween Craft: Twirly Yarn Ghosts

Let’s make cute little ghosts using toilet paper rolls.

First, show an example and have the children draw ghost faces on the toilet paper rolls.

Next, wrap yarn around the faces.

Using Halloween-themed colors like orange, black, and red will create a nice atmosphere.

When you’re done wrapping, make a small cut in the toilet paper roll and hook the end of the yarn into it to secure it.

Making lots of them and displaying them on a shelf in your room will look adorable!

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