WATER DROPLET LEAF ART

I’m still swooning over these water droplet leaves! There’s something so fresh and captivating about them – and I love that the photos act as a type of bonus art. It’s basically a two-for-one activity

WHAT YOU NEED:

• water droppers (ours are from the dollar store!)

• various leaves

HOW TO MAKE:

1. Go on a nature walk to collect various leaves.

2. Give a mini-lesson on how to use the water droppers. It takes a little practice to get used to!

3. Add water droplets to your leaves until your nature-loving heart is content

ACTIVITY EXTENSIONS:

• Try using flower petals instead of leaves!

• Add some food colouring to the water to create coloured water droplets!

• Photograph the water-covered leaves!

• Look into the science of water droplets!

CONNECTION STARTERS:

• Which leaves are your favourites? Why?

• How else are water droppers used?

• What other tools have you learned to use recently?

• What are some things you can tell yourself when you are learning something new?

THINGS TO CELEBRATE & ENCOURAGE:

• finding joy in a nature walk

• learning how to use a new tool

• showing perseverance while learning a new skill

We hope this simple – yet, fascinating! – activity brings some beauty to a summer evening at your place. Tag us @theartstadium so we can join the viewing party!

Happy connecting!

XOXO,

Lindsay