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Leaf suncatcher

Fall leaves pressed between clear sticky paper that glow orange and red when you tape them to a window.

Leaf suncatcher
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 18 months to 3
Time25 minutes
Cost$0 to $5
FallLow messOutdoors

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How to make it

Safety

Check the pile for berries, seeds and acorns before your toddler starts. Those are small enough to choke on.

  1. Step 1: Go leaf hunting
    1

    Go leaf hunting

    Walk outside together and gather a pile of flat, dry leaves. Let your toddler carry the bag.

  2. Step 2: Tape down the sheet
    2

    Tape down the sheet

    Peel the backing and tape 1 sheet to the table, sticky side up.

  3. Step 3: Stick the leaves
    3

    Stick the leaves

    Let your toddler press leaves on wherever they like. Pat them flat.

  4. Step 4: Seal it
    4

    Seal it

    Lay the second sheet on top, sticky side down. Smooth from the middle out.

  5. Step 5: Trim the edges
    5

    Trim the edges

    Cut it into a circle or keep it square.

  6. Step 6: Hang it
    6

    Hang it

    Tape it to a sunny window.

Edie's tip

Skip crunchy leaves. The soft, slightly bendy ones press flat without cracking.

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