The Little Yellow Leaf Handprint Craft
Make an adorable Little Yellow Leaf handprint craft that pairs with the beloved book! This easy fall activity is perfect for a literacy connection.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Fall
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- White construction paper
- Brown construction paper
- Yellow paint
- Red paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Create the tree. Cut a large tree with a trunk and several bare branches from brown construction paper.
- Glue the tree. Glue the brown tree onto a piece of construction paper, leaving plenty of room around the branches for the handprint leaves.
- Add the yellow leaf. Paint the child’s hand with yellow paint, covering the palm and fingers. Press the hand onto the lower branches of the tree to create the little yellow leaf.
- Add the red leaf. Paint the child’s hand with red paint and press it onto the higher branches of the tree to create the red leaf.
- Let it dry. Allow the paint to dry completely before displaying the finished tree.