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Child activity ( Fingerprint Tree )

Fingerprint Tree a child activity

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Print out the fall tree printable on cardstock.

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Next, have your child squirt the paint colors onto the paper plate or dish. This may involve a small mess, so you may want to put out a paper bag to protect your workspace.

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Once the finger paints are contained, have your little one swirl around the paint to create a colorful mixture. By using the mixture as the leaves, it will bring lots of colors onto to each fingerprint leaf, creating a more natural effect.

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Next, have them dab their fingers on the tree branches creating fall leaves.

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Repeat this until all the branches are filled with leaves on your tree.

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Let the paint dry.