Notes from Story Time

Fall crafts are so colorful; I don’t think you can ever have enough! Here are some fall tree ideas designed to increase fine motor skills:

Puzzle Piece Tree:

If you have a puzzle with missing pieces this is a great way to use them. But you don’t have to this with puzzles. You can grab other colorful odds and ends such as buttons, pieces of yarn, or toy packaging. Start by drawing a trunk, then glue on your mismatched pieces.

Veggie Print Tree:

Almost any fruits or vegetables will work for this project. I used celery, mushrooms, peppers, and Brussels sprouts. I used inkpads instead of paint so that it would make more detailed prints that dry quickly.

Magazine Tree:

This is a great way to practice skills with scissors. Just look through old magazines or newspapers for the colors you want. For toddlers, cut an area out of the magazine no larger than your hand and have the toddler cut it into smaller pieces. Glue on as many or as few leaves as you would like.

While waiting for your tree to dry, try reading one of these:

- Miss Emily