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Leaf Glitter

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 We found another use for the leaves we have been collecting – leaf glitter!

To do this we needed the leaves to have really dried out, but we were a bit impatient so put them in the oven for a few minutes until they were nice and crispy.041

The children then set to work scrunching them up into tiny pieces.

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We had to take out the stems and veins of the leaves as we scrunched.

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This was also a good activity to get some scissor practise in as the leaves were really easy to cut.

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Almost there!

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The children then helped to collect all the pieces into a container.

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I’d already cut out some leaf templates for the children to decorate with the leaf glitter.

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I added some brown colouring to the glue so the children would easily be able to see where they had applied it.

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They then sprinkled the leaf glitter on top of the glue.

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Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the finished leaves 🙁

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As this was quite a structured activity, I gave the children the opportunity afterwards to freely explore the resources.  E randomly added glue to her paper.

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F created spirals with the glue, sprinkling the leaf glitter over the top….

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…and then getting some further practise in with the scissors.

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This did turn out to be quite a messy activity, but one which the children really enjoyed as they were involved in virtually the whole process.
Links to EYFS:
Communication and Language: Listening and Attention / Understanding
Physical Development: Moving and Handling
Understanding the World: The World
Expressive Arts and Design: Using Media and Materials