it only took a bit of time to talk about “branches” instead of “sticks.” but since it was B week, we did it!
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we used black tape strips as branches on a black paper trunk.
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we painted real branches from outside and will use for another project during C week:
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the colors green and red and brown and orange and yellow were in full supply for the first week of autumn leaf painting:
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and after the process important task of covering whole papers with paint was dry, we cut them into “leaf” shapes:
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both! we also make scissors available for those who want to cut the tape. :)
Did you have the tape pre-ripped and on the table or did the kids try and rip it?
Oh I love this!