On a piece of construction paper, either draw a picture of a tree trunk and branches or have the child draw one for you.
Then give them a paper plate with 3 small dots of different colors of paint.
Ask them to dip one finger at a time into the paint and “dot” onto the trees to make the leaves.
For a fall tree, dot some paint at the bottom as well or along the sides as if the leaves are falling.
Draw 2″ circles on the cardboard sheets. Cut them out, or let the child cut them if the cardboard is not too thick.
Instruct the child to cut 4 narrow slots on each circle, about 1/2″ deep, leaving about 1″ space between slots. Slots need to be as wide as the cardboard is.
Provide the child with different size paper rolls (i.e. toilet paper rolls, paper towels rolls, etc.).
Note: You can use one size roll and cut it into different sizes.
Instruct the child to cut 4 narrow slots on each edge of the roll, leaving about 1″ space between slots. Slots need to be as wide as the cardboard is.
Have the child color the paper rolls.
Let the child connect between the rolls to build structures and sculptures.
