This is a really simple activity that preserves the leaves for a little longer. We added it to the leaf unit of our studies in My Father’s World.
You will need:
- a collection of fall leaves
- wax paper
- iron
- 2 kitchen towels
- crayon shavings (optional)
1. Set your iron to cotton setting.
2. Lay one of the kitchen towels out, then lay a sheet of wax paper on top.
3. Arrange the leaves as desired to make a pretty pattern. If using the shavings, sprinkle them over the top.
4. Carefully lay a second piece of wax paper over the leaves.
5. Lay the other towel on top and iron the leaf “sandwich” together*
* I use a little travel iron and often get impatient, so I remove the top towel and just iron straight onto the wax paper and haven’t ever had an issue. I like doing it that way because it gives me more control ensuring that all of the little nooks and crannies around the leaves are sealed.
