Although the heat of summer is still here, Autumn is quickly approaching! I've already noticed some of the leaves on the trees starting to change. Most of the leaves are still green but I see splashes of orange, red and yellow here and there.
When I was teaching preschool, I took my students on a leaf collection nature walk every fall. I gave each of the children a bag to collect pretty leaves on our walk. The leaves were used for sorting, rubbings, our sensory tub and all sorts of fun activities. I recently found a really easy and pretty fall craft to do with my own children. Autumn leaf mason jar candle holders. All you need is a collection of leaves, a mason jar, Mod Podge and a paint brush or sponge brush. Even very young children can help collect leaves for this project. When working with young children, the adult may want to do the Mod Podge but older children can do this with supervision. The festive jars would be a beautiful decoration for the Autumn months. I think they would look really pretty on a table decorated for Thanksgiving. Put a tea light candle inside and enjoy! Check out the link for pictures and directions. Autumn Leaf Mason Jars.
