We’d collected way more leaves than we needed to do the leaf rubbing activity so I dumped them in the old fruit box that was sitting on the table, I’d deal with them later.
I walked past the box of leaves again a few minutes later and saw that Noah had begun adding items- some stones, some tree slices, pine cones, some wooden blocks and random animals… I smiled and asked if he’d like anything else to add to his box.
“The wizard, a wolf, and some fairies.” He knew exactly what he wanted, and who was I to argue?
As I wandered in and out, doing the laundry, sweeping the floor, helping with homework, I watched as Noah created a little imaginative play world among the leaves in the fruit box.
He played with his fairy world off and on for more than a week… adding items, crunching up the leaves, and making up stories.
Sometimes we do awesome, fancy, projects and activities… but just as often it is the simple play ideas, the chuck a few leaves in a box activities, that are the best.
Emma @ P is for Preschooler says
Those fairies do look just right surrounded by all the nature materials! This is a great way to spark some imaginative stories and play – I always love listening to what they come up with!
Nichole says
What haven’t we used! My favourite would have been forks used as trees one day. We now have quite the collection of materials for the kids to use as they please. My youngest would be particularly happy to sit and play with this setup. Might be time to pack away the kinetic sand and grab some colourful leaves before they disappear :)
katepickle says
We’ve had the kinetic sand out every day since we got it a few months ago! LOL
Nichole {youclevermonkey} says
Our kinetic sand is still out too. Had to use a box for the leaves instead ;)
katepickle says
I get the feeling your house must look a lot like mine! LOL
jodi says
I love the wooden toadstools, just gorgeous! They are so lovely with all the natural materials and colours. x
katepickle says
My Dad made the toadstools and they have seen so much play since we got them! I’m working on getting him to make some extras for sale… so we’ll see how that goes!
Barbara says
What a fun activity! I would have never thought about doing something like this.
Nichole {youclevermonkey} says
I think my veggie patch has more weeds than yours though right now ;)