INSPIRATIONS - leaves

A collection of leaf activities including tree identification, nature crafts and creative outdoor learning using seasonal leaves and natural materials.

Introduction

Celebrate the versatility of leaves with this inspiring collection of nature-based activity ideas. From identifying trees and exploring leaf shapes to creating simple crafts and artwork, these activities encourage children to engage closely with seasonal change.

Collecting and using leaves helps children connect with their environment while exploring textures, colours and patterns.

A flexible, low-cost resource that turns everyday leaf gathering into meaningful outdoor learning experiences, encouraging curiosity about trees, habitats and the natural world.

What you'll need

collected leaves

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Useful items from our shop

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Environmental Considerations

Consider the environmental impact of preparing, carrying out & completing this activity. Could this impact be reduced? Specific considerations for this activity could include:

ideally collect leaves from the ground, but if picking leaves from a tree aim for minimal impact (seek permission when necessary )

Health & Safety Considerations

Follow your usual operating procedures and carry out appropriate risk benefit assessments.
Some considerations particular to this activity include:

see individual activities

Crafty leaf fun

Threading leaves

A fab activity to help develop fine motor skills, a favourite woodland activity!

Hapa Zome

Hapa zome Christmas trees

A festive leaf bashing activity to create a 'Christmas Tree' print for a card and/or a wooden cookie decoration.

Hapa zome decorations

Create natural prints on wooden discs using a hammer! A great little activity for young children who love bashing with hammers!

a few more ideas

Sycamore leaf basket

Push the stalk through the leaf and create a mini basket.

Pretend fire for the fairies!

Land Art

Take some inspiration from land artists James Brunt and Andy Goldsworthy, and Land Art for Kids.

Some of your ideas

Thank you to Louisa Appel at Fourmarks Primary in Hampshire for the Leaf Art & Craft ideas

in our shop

Leaf Print Set

£19.99 exVAT

Hapa Zome is a fun and effective natural colour extraction technique that appeals to all ages and abilities.

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Rustic ID Board - Tree Leaves

£36.99 exVAT

A beautifully designed rustic identification board showing 11 of the most commonly found tree leaves in the UK. The design is laser etched onto a waney-edged plank which has been sanded on one side and is smooth to touch. The plank is ...

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Disclaimer: Muddy Faces cannot take any responsibility for accidents or damage that occurs as a result of following this activity.You are responsible for making sure the activity is conducted safely.