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    Let's Make Yarn Wrap Leaves!

    Here is a leaf themed 'invitation to create' to try this week. It has the added bonus of being brilliant for developing fine motor skills too! you!

    Let's Make Yarn Wrap Leaves

    Instructions


    Find:


    • cardboard
    • yarn in autumnal colours
    • sellotape 
    • scissors
    • crayons / paint sticks / oil pastels


    Make:


    • cut some simple leaf shapes from cardboard
    • add some notches  / patterns around the edges
    • cut some lengths of yarn ready
    • set out the colouring materials
    • find some real leaves to look at to be inspired by


    Play:


    • look at real leaves together and talk about the colours and shapes
    • encourage your child to colour the cardboard leaves using the materials provided
    • stick one end of the yarn onto the back of each leaf using tape
    • now encourage your child to wind the yarn around the leaf shape tightly, criss-crossing and layering until they think it is complete
    • repeat until finished then display!

    Download & Print

    If you haven't taken a look at my Invitations to Play Activity Cards, come and take a look! 


    There are two themes - sensory and literacy - and both have 52 different fun activities in each for you to do at home :)

    Invitation to Play Cards
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