I came across this sewing activity on Pinterest and had to give it a go with the class. They have been collecting leaves daily, freshening up our leaf tub at the fall table so over the weekend I collected some beautiful leaves from the backyard that were just perfect for this project. Thick, waxy and big enough to lace! Great for fine motor development. I prepunched the holes, which in hindsight I probably should've let them do. I only have a few hole punches, which would've taken them a rather long time...not to mention the policing of how many holes should be punched. It's rather therapeutic, hole punching. Feeling slightly guilty, I brought out some random small punches - hearts, circles and stars - and let them punch to their hearts content at the fall table after this project was complete.
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Some of the leaves already had holes! I ended up with quite the collection of leaf confetti too. And yes, I did throw them up it the air outside (to celebrate fall of course).
There were lots of different strands of yarn to choose from. We taped off one end to be the threading end, or 'needle'. It is best described like a shoelace! The yarn was taped to the back of the leaf to secure.
This is so great! Thank you for keeping us included in your classroom!
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