Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create fall-themed artwork using various materials and techniques, while also gaining an appreciation for art.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper (in fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons
• Leaves (collected from outdoors)
• Newspapers or a tablecloth to protect your workspace

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have all the materials ready on a clean and protected workspace.

Activities

1. Create a Fall Collage:

Ask your child to cut out different shapes from the construction paper, such as leaves, pumpkins, and apples. Then, have them arrange and glue the shapes onto a larger piece of construction paper to create a fall-themed collage.

2. Leaf Printing:

Take a leaf and place it on a sheet of construction paper. Use markers or crayons to gently rub over the leaf, creating a print. Experiment with different colors and leaf shapes to create unique prints.

3. Fall Tree Drawing:

Using brown construction paper, ask your child to draw the trunk and branches of a tree. Then, have them use their fingers or a sponge to dab red, orange, and yellow paint onto the branches to represent leaves. Encourage them to be creative and use different techniques to add texture and patterns to the tree.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Fall is a season when the weather starts to get cooler, and the leaves on trees change color."
• "We can use different materials like construction paper, leaves, and paint to create artwork that represents fall."
• "Cutting out shapes from paper and arranging them in a collage helps us practice our fine motor skills."
• "Leaf printing is a fun way to make art using real leaves. It's like making a stamp with nature!"
• "Drawing a fall tree allows us to use our imagination and create a picture of what we see outside."
• "We can use different colors and techniques to make our fall tree look realistic or even make it more abstract."