Autumn Nature Stick People

Fantastic Fun and Learning

Using natural materials found in the garden during autumn, create these cute and simple stick people. Great for creativity and open-ended learning.

Materials Needed:

• sticks
• autumn leaves
• acorns
• bark
• any other natural materials found in the garden
• glue
• A4 paper

What to do:

• To create an autumn stick person, use a leaf as the face.
• Glue this gently on a4 paper.
• Add 2 acorns for the eyes on top of the leaf.
• Use acorns to create a smile on the leap as well.
• Glue these onto the leaf.
• Next, for the body add two small sticks in the middle of the leaf stem for arms.
• Add two small sticks diagonally across, to create the legs.

Hints and Tips:

• Encourage children to create their own autumn creations using natural materials.
• Add these natural elements into small separate trays to make it inviting for children.

Reference:
Evans, Shaunna Leaf People Fall Art, Fantastic Fun and Learning