It's that colorful time of year again! Fall is a great time to go outside with your explore nature. Freshly fallen leaves can be used in a variety of easy craft activities.

Leaf craft This is a classic quick and easy activity.
What you need:

A variety of freshly fallen leaves. (sturdy, no holes)
Paint - any variety of colors, Paper, Small sponge paint brush
Directions: Collect a variety of freshly fallen leaves. Avoid torn and dried out leaves. Dab brush in paint and lightly apply to a leaf. Press paint side down onto paper Keep going until you have created a work of art!

Leaf Rubbings
Making leaf rubbings is a great indoor/outdoor activity. Make sure the leaves you gather are freshly fallen so they do not fall apart.
What you need:
Gather an assortment of freshly fallen leaves, White paper, Crayons
Directions: Collect a variety of leaves in different shapes and sizes. Try to avoid dried out leaves. On a piece of white paper, position leaves vein side up. Lay another sheet of white paper over the top of the leaves. Turn a crayon on its side (remove paper) and gently rub over the top sheet of paper. The leaf image will appear on the paper.