This engaging Squish Leaf Painting Art Project is a fun fall and autumn art lesson designed for Grades 1–3. It is broken down into clear, step-by-step instructions, so it can be taught by any classroom teacher, even if art is not your specialty!
Students will explore warm and cool colours, symmetry and printmaking techniques as they create a colourful autumn leaf artwork. The contrast between the warm leaf and cool background creates an eye-catching finished artwork that is perfect for a fall bulletin board display. This elementary art project encourages experimentation and creative expression.
Art Materials Needed:
- White paper for background (11”x17” preferred, or 8.5”x11”)
- Printed leaf templates
- Tempera paint in warm colours (red, orange, yellow) and cool colours (blue, green, purple)
- Paintbrushes, paper plates to hold paint, water containers to wash brushes
- Glue sticks or white glue
- Scissors
