The Leaf Man Sensory Tray
Make a Leaf Man sensory tray inspired by the beloved book! This easy, hands-on fall activity is perfect for imaginative outdoor exploration.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: DIY, Fall
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Divided tray or sensory tray
- Assorted fall leaves
- Pinecones
- Acorns and acorn caps
- Small sticks and twigs
- Pine needles or dried grasses
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Instructions
- Gather a variety of natural materials from outdoors, such as leaves, pinecones, acorns, sticks, and dried grasses. Choose pieces in different colors, shapes, sizes, and textures.
- Place the materials into the sections of a divided tray. Keep similar items together or mix them for children to sort.
- Read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and talk about how the illustrations use leaves and other natural materials to create people and animals.
- Invite children to explore the materials in the tray. Encourage them to touch, compare, sort, and describe what they notice.
- Challenge children to use the leaves, sticks, pinecones, and acorns to create their own Leaf Man or other nature characters.
Find it online: https://preschoolandplaytime.com/the-leaf-man-sensory-tray/