Autumn Leaves ~ New Medium

Today we explored a new medium with an old project. A couple weeks ago, Luke came up with a great fall tree project which both kids loved making.

Today we did the same project, but used paint instead of construction paper.

Ian did 75% of his tree by himself and obviously designed his falling leaves and the placement of each handprint and leaf finger print independently. This was one of the first activities that Ian really followed directions and demonstrated patience. Yay!  He put his handprints where he wanted them, but allowed me to place my hand over his for a good print and let me take his hand off.

Luke did his entire picture independently, except I painted his actual hands and fingers for all the leaves.  He selected each spot and placed his hands and fingers on his own.

I am excited to see their reactions in the morning when they can really see the similarities between their new and old pictures, but also notice the differences.

Now if I can just think of one more medium for this project!