We spent all morning on this little art project that fully entertained my kids for a few hours and gave us a chance to enjoy the sunny (cold!!) day outside. We’ve been reading about God’s creation and how He changes seasons, so this was a really fun and easy way to teach that hands-on.
Zagreb is showing off its Fall colors! We walked the neighborhood collecting a basket of leaves, taped them to butcher paper and then the kids went to town with their watercolors.
You could get far more creative than we did and add glitter, stickers, etc. but both John Shea and Gracie are all about watercolors right now so that was all they wanted to use! It’s now hanging proudly in their craft room.
Dumping purple water in her lap, perrfect 😉
You don’t need much for this, but they loved it and totally took their time working on it. My kids always have a way of reminding me of the beauty of simplicity and slowing down!
Sarah Tucker says
I love this tooooo much! You are so creative. Think we will give it a try, even though we don't have much by way of fall leaves yet (:
Amanda Marshall says
You could do an ocean inspired fall one instead 🙂 YOU are so creative!!
brittany says
such a sweet mama you are!! i know they loved this!!! i am trying to do more like that these days, too… learning about God's beautiful earth through crafts!! thanks for the inspiration!!!!
Amanda Marshall says
I am, too!! this was my first go, but I feel like it's really hard to beat just being outside and running around!
redheadchick says
What a perfect idea! We will try this!
Amanda Marshall says
Thank you!!
Robyn says
How perfect! I will definitely do this with my little girl when she's a bit older :)Thanks for the idea! Hope u are all well XXXX
Amanda Marshall says
Thank you, Robyn 🙂 Hope you all are doing great, too!
Tim and Lanna Britt says
love this idea! We'll do this this weekend!
love — lanneybear
PS. LAY OFF ME I'M STARVING!!!
Amanda Marshall says
Haha. MOVE! You're blocking!
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