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Paper · Fall · Preschoolers

Coffee filter fall leaves

Color coffee filters with markers, spray them with water and watch the colors melt together into glowing fall leaves.

Coffee filter fall leaves
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes plus 1 hour drying
Cost$2 to $5

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Flatten the filters
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    Flatten the filters

    Press each filter flat on a tray.

  2. Step 2: Scribble with markers
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    Scribble with markers

    Let your child cover the filters with fall colors. Big scribbles work best.

  3. Step 3: Spray with water
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    Spray with water

    Mist each filter 3 or 4 times. Watch the colors bleed and blend.

  4. Step 4: Let them dry
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    Let them dry

    Leave them on the tray for about 1 hour. They'll look darker while wet. Normal.

  5. Step 5: Draw a leaf shape
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    Draw a leaf shape

    Draw a big leaf outline on each dry filter with a pencil.

  6. Step 6: Cut out the leaves
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    Cut out the leaves

    Have your child cut along the line with child-safe scissors. Tape them to a window.

Edie's tip

Use washable markers only. Permanent markers won't run when sprayed.

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