Leaf Sorting

I don't know about you but I love the Fall, so this weeks stuff is all about Fall. Last week's Thumbprint Trees, and Apple Prints really got me going! :)

So again when my sister was in town (for the day) we treked through the rain in our snow gear to hunt for leaves.

I love this baby so I am posting this picture because...well it's so cute! :)

After we enjoyed the fall foilage we came home dried the leaves and then made a chart. Put a piece of Contact paper sticky side out on our window and began to sort...
This activity lasted about 25 minutes and then we counted the leaves that were each color...
As you can see...yellow won! I then put another piece of contact paper over the leaves and hung it in my kitchen on another window. As the leaves turn brown we will be able to watch them everyday without the crumbling mess that usually follows. So, if its not snowing where you are, go outside and collect some leaves!

Stained Glass/Sun Catchers

Today I tried Art Group for real! With my kids it is just another day but we invited my friend and her kids over. Their mother is a friend of mine from the Singles Ward and just happens to live down the street from me! I did the project and she brought a snack. After the project they played in the toy room.

This project was fun, but it made me realize that I should do something with paint or glue that involves more things next time. Sticking tissue paper on contact paper wasn't enough to keep them occupied, but it was fun and they look cute.

We are definitely going to do this again, well not the project but have people over for our Tuesday Art Group! I think I am going to do a more complex shape next time, like an animal where specific colors need to go in specific places. Maybe I will do eggs for Easter, that would be so cute!

Original Post 4/14/09