ROMKids Show: The One About The Seasons

Man wearing a red sweater holding a piece of paper with a large pink and smaller green and orange abstract shapes.
Category
ROM at Home
Audience
Families, Kids
Age
6+

ACTIVITY: Leaf reliefs

MATERIALS 

  • leaves
  • paper
  • crayons
  • watercolour paint

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Step 1: Find a few leaves in your backyard or in a local park. Look for leaves with big ridges.
  • Step 2: Put the leaves in a pattern, then place your paper on top.
  • Step 3: Using crayons, colour over top of the leaves, revealing them on the page. Then use watercolour paint over the crayon to create a bit of texture. Finally, behold your masterpiece!