Before all the leafs have fallen and crumbled or blown away grab a little pile and head to the art table with your preschooler. Leaf rubbings are a fun and easy project that allows preschoolers to explore cause and effect while discovering textures and creating art all at once. The trick to success with leaf rubbings is to use leafs that are not too brittle and make sure the spine (back side) of the leaf is facing up.
Leaf rubbing art with preschoolers
All you need to make a leaf rubbing is a leaf, a piece of paper and a crayon with the paper removed. Sometimes smaller crayons work best as they are easier for preschoolers to maneuver over their word space when holding on their side.
fresh leaf for leaf rubbing art
How to make leaf rubbing art
Have you make your own leaf rubbing art? Tell me about it, I’d love to hear about your creativity!
Written by Jen Goode
Jen Goode is a work-at-home mom of 3 and the owner and “doodler in charge” of JGoode Designs, a Denver based art and design studio. She has been a creative professional since 1996. Jen, shares her creative inspirations here at Projects for Preschoolers as well as 100 Directions and as a featured contributor on various sites throughout the web.
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