Autumn Leaf Craft: STEAM Absorption Art
Make a colorful leaf craft with coffee filters, markers, and water. This is a cool and creative art project with a STEAM twist.
Make a colorful leaf craft with coffee filters, markers, and water. This is a cool and creative art project with a STEAM twist.
A 10–30 minutes craft, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Markers, and Printer.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
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Place the coffee filter on top of the leaf template and trace it out. Ask an adult for help if you are unable to print the template. You could always use a cookie cutter or draw a leaf shape on your own. Grab about 5 coffee filters at a time, trace the leaf on the top filter, and then carefully cut the coffee filters. Be careful when using scissors. Ask an adult for help if you need it.
"Are you as excited to make this as I am?"
Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
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"I love how you stuck with your creative ideas!"
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