Thread a Leaf
by Ling Bee Lain
#Scienceofplay25
Children will weave a piece of yarn in and out of a leaf.
Skill Level: Easy
Suitable For: 3 - 4 years old
Estimated Time: > 30 mins
Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework
Physical - Fine Motor skills - threading, object control
Intellectual - Observing, comparing, seriation
Emotional - Appreciation, engagement
Social - Sharing
Materials

Step 1
Take your child/children out on a nature walk, around the neighbourhood or the park. Look out and collect leaves (fallen) of various sizes and colours in a plastic bag. At home, place these leaves on the table. Arrange them either in sizes OR shades of colours (from light to dark).

Step 3
Invite your child/children to weave through the holes along the edges of the leaves. You may tape the end of a piece of yarn for easy threading. Encourage creativity by allowing them to weave along or across the face of the leaves.

Stickers
Yarn/string of different colours
One-hole puncher
Leaves of various sizes and colours
Marker
Step 2
Have children punch holes around the edges of the larger leaves (about the size of an adult’s palm).

Step 4
Child may use stickers or markers to decorate the leaves. He/she may weave differently on each leaf.
