Leaf Cutting Tray
Real scissors practice on leaves and grass, where every cut is a good one.
- Ages
- 3–6 yrs
- Play
- 10–20 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Mess
- some
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- at the table
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- child safety scissorsDon’t have it? Amazon
- a tray or shallow tubDon’t have it? Amazon
Optional
- a bag for collecting
- a glue stickDon’t have it? Amazon
- paperDon’t have it? Amazon
How to play
Before you start: Go outside together and collect leaves, grass, flower heads and thin stems.
Tip the collection onto the tray.
Show how to hold the scissors: thumb on top, fingers underneath.
Start with grass and soft leaves. They cut easily.
Snip leaves into small pieces and make a pile of nature confetti.
Glue the pieces onto paper to make a picture, if they want.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Stay with them the whole time scissors are out.
- Check that the plants you collect are not poisonous.
Make it different next time
- Cut herbs from the kitchen and smell each one.
- On a rainy day, cut strips of play dough instead.
Cleanup: Tip the tray out in the garden.
Three more like this
- Good for siblings
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- warm water
- glitter or food coloring
