3's--> Leaf Man

     On Thursday, we read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.  The kids were really engaged and loved seeing the different creations that the leaves could make.  The favorite page was the leaf cows!  We talked about how leaves change colors and fall to the ground during the season of fall.  This happens because it is too cold for the tree to be able to take care of the leaves.  Then when it starts to warm back up in spring, new leaves grow.

     After recess, we went on a nature walk to make our own leaf creations!  We gathered different color leaves, grass, flower petals- anything that had already fallen off of the plant.  Then we got to work.  We laid out our findings on our paper to make our leaf creations.  Next came the glue....some of us went a little glue crazy!  

     When the leaf creations come home, be sure to ask your child about their creation.  One little boy really wanted his leaf man to wear underwear!  Another child has a pancake on the leaf man.  One leaf man has bumps on the head that make perfect eyes and nose!  They're creation and imagination were definitely working during this story and craft!