Kindergarten Leaf Rubbing Collages

 

Kindergarten Artists made leaf rubbings in our Outdoor Classroom last week.  We painted over the crayon rubbings and observed the magic of watercolor resist, when the wax in the crayon pushes away the water in the paint.  Today we used our painted leaves to create beautiful fall collages. 

Fall Trees and Leaf Collages by Grades 1&2

First and second graders created beautiful leaf collages and fall trees for our bulletin boards. The fall colors are passing, but we still have their artwork to brighten our hallways through "Stick Season." 

Leaf collages

Here are our collages made by first and second graders from our leaf rubbings and leaf printing. 

Working in our outdoor classroom

Fifth and sixth graders took advantage of this beautiful fall day while working on our mandalas in our outdoor learning space. 

First and second graders and Kindergartners used our outdoor classroom as "home base" while creating leaf rubbings. 

Painting our leaf rubbings to create the watercolor resist effect 

Leaf Printing and Leaf Rubbings with Watercolor Resist

Fall tree cooperative paintings

First and second graders worked in groups to create these colorful fall trees. We talked about the importance of working together, sharing the materials and making sure that everyone participates. These skills are even more important than the final products that we create. 

Getting ready for our Thanksgiving Luncheon

Kindergarten artists made leaf table runners to decorate for our Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. 

Kindergarten Leaf Rubbing Collages

Leaf rubbing watercolor resist by kindergarten artists