We’ll go on a short nature walk, collect leaves, twigs, and flowers, then use them as natural stamps to make cool art! You’ll see all the textures and shapes that nature gives us — and turn them into something creative.

How to look closely at nature’s shapes and patterns

How different plants and leaves are built

How to use our hands, eyes, and imagination all together

• White paper

• Washable paint (different colors)

• Paintbrushes or paint trays

• Leaves, flowers, and twigs (only ones that have already fallen!)

• Table covers or aprons (to stay clean!)

1. Go on a Nature Walk 

Let’s head outside (school yard, garden, or park) and gather some fallen leaves, flowers, and twigs.

As we collect, look closely at:

• The shapes of the leaves

• The edges (smooth? jagged?)

• The textures (bumpy? soft?)

Remember: take only things from the ground, not from living plants!

2. Paint & Stamp 

Now let’s turn our nature finds into stamps!

• Choose a leaf or flower

• Use a brush or tray to lightly add paint to one side

• Press it onto your paper like a stamp

• Try different colors, patterns, or even a full picture!

You can make a:

• Forest scene

• Flower garden

• Abstract pattern with colors and shapes

3. Art Show & Share 

Once everyone’s done:

• Lay the papers flat to dry

• Let’s talk about how plants help the Earth — like how trees clean the air 

• Make a little art gallery with our works! Add your name and maybe a title like “Magic Leaf Forest” or “Nature Explosion”

You just made beautiful art with nature — without harming it!
You also learned how to see plants in a brand-new way.

Let’s keep being kind to nature — and keep creating!