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MY LITTLE LEAF BOOK – Shape, Contrast, PatternStudents gather a variety of leaves and use them to make stencil prints in a small 8-page book, then add patterns to their prints and write about the leaves, finding a way to connect them with at least one number.
Students gather a variety of leaves and use them to make stencil prints in a small 8-page book, then add patterns to their prints and write about the leaves, finding a way to connect them with at least one number.
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Supplies:
- Crayola Fine Line Markers
- Crayola Oil Pastels, 16 Count
- Small Pieces of Sponge, about 3 cm x 4 cm (1" x 1 ½")
- Copy Paper 27.9 cm x 43.1 cm (11" x 17") - 1 per student
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/b171085e6bc59bf53f187a69ed3e7893-stepSml.png)
- Gather lots of different leaves.
- Place the leaves between parchment paper and put some books on top of them.
- Allow them to dry for one day.
- Laminate the leaves.
- Cut them out.
- Leave a small border around the edge so the laminate won't separate.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/fc9d48a298205a7b0e6fae836901598c-stepSml.png)
- Follow the instructions to make an 8-page book. (Downloads – 8PageBooklet.pdf)
- Roll a small piece of masking tape into a loop with the sticky side facing out.
- Stick it to the back of a leaf.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/227a4fecd9016c315522f92b7c3f202c-stepSml.png)
- Place the leaf on top of the first page of your book.
- Use an oil pastel to colour ON the leaf – NOT on the paper.
- Hold the leaf with one hand.
- Use a small sponge to drag the colour off the leaf and onto the paper.
- You can add more and different colours if you want to.
- Be sure to use lots of colour.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/2c8c8d4d73496e810a06c16018513125-stepSml.png)
- Gently remove the leaf from the paper.
- You have made a stencil print.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/601f867f9425b0ee87f929d16386f71e-stepSml.png)
- Use fine line markers to add pattern to your leaf.
- Write about your leaf.
- Add something that includes at least one number.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/90d49c04875d304c1d843356f144f149-stepSml.png)
- Use a different leaf for each page.
- Fill the book with leaves, patterns and numbers.
- Make up a 'Questions' card to go with your book, e.g.,
- What is the sum of all the numbers in the book?
- What is the rule for the pattern on the oak leaf page?
- How many different leaves are in the book? - Write the answers on the back of the card.
- Share your book with a partner and take turns answering the questions.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Science,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4