Leaf Fun!

Yesterday we had a great time in our side yard working with leaves.  We divided into groups of three and each friend collected a different colour of leaves.  Some collected red, some collected yellow and/or orange and some collected green.  When we came together, each group laid out the leaves in a gradient of colours from lightest to darkest.  

Then we learned how to 'stitch' the leaves together the stems of the leaves.  One group made what was first a fascinator for Jodie, then it became a mask.

 

Many groups then took their art and hung it in the fence line for everyone to enjoy. At one point, before the big wind blew, we had quite the variety.  This was introduction (without them really knowing it) to ephemeral art.  Ephemeral art is art that disappears or changes over time.  We enjoyed seeing their creations and how they worked together to create them.

Next it was time to bury some friends in the leaves!

I laid down and a frenzy began.  

A priceless moment occurred when one student had made a connection and said I was pupating just like a caterpillar.

 Then they wanted me to emerge.  Instead of a butterfly or moth, I emerged as a zombie!  The shrieks and giggles were contagious.

 One student found solace in hugging a tree!

 A great way to spend part of our afternoon!