{"id":5293,"date":"2020-10-12T15:36:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T15:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/?p=5293"},"modified":"2022-09-28T17:37:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T17:37:32","slug":"fall-sponge-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/fall-sponge-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Sponge Painting - Easy Sensory Activity for Toddlers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:83.416666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:166.66666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Fall Sponge Painting craft and sensory activity for toddlers<\/strong> - the perfect way to introduce the concept of seasons to little ones and have fun with finger painting while getting all the benefits of messy play and sensory activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep reading for LOTS of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity for toddlers and preschoolers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01.jpg\" alt=\"picture of sponge-painted tree - a Fall sensory activity for toddlers\" class=\"wp-image-5304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-735x735.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201200'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='1200'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"picture of sponge-painted tree - a Fall sensory activity for toddlers\" class=\"wp-image-5304 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-1080x1080.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-1000x1000.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-200x200.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-320x320.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-480x480.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-720x720.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-01-735x735.jpg.webp 735w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<p><a id=\"intro\"><\/a>I'm all about the super quick and easy sensory activities that are fun, just <em>slightly<\/em> messy, and can be done in a few minutes or be stretched out into longer learning activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/valentines-day-sensory-sponge-painting\/\">Valentine's Day Sponge Painting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/printable-christmas-craft-toddlers\/\">Easy Christmas Sensory Craft<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/preschool-candle-craft\/\"> Candle Jar Decorating<\/a>, and more!<\/em> And make sure to check out these <em><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/fall-sensory-activities-toddlers-preschoolers\/\">15 Fall Sensory Activities<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy Fall craft painting activity for is perfect for toddlers and preschool kids, but can even be adapted for younger babies if you use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stockpilingmoms.com\/edible-finger-paint-make-learning-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>taste-safe homemade finger paints<\/strong><\/a> made from cornstarch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And honestly, it can be a little therapeutic for us adults to do some crafting. &#128578;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to get started? Let's do it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1001\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. I give lots of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity and how to have stress-free sensory play!\" data-pin-title=\"Fall Toddler Activity - Tree Painting!\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06.jpg\" alt=\"sponge stamped tree next to paper plate with finger paints and scissors - a Fall craft for toddlers\" class=\"wp-image-5306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-1024x854.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-1080x901.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1001\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. I give lots of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity and how to have stress-free sensory play!\" data-pin-title=\"Fall Toddler Activity - Tree Painting!\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06.jpg.webp\" alt=\"sponge stamped tree next to paper plate with finger paints and scissors - a Fall craft for toddlers\" class=\"wp-image-5306 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-300x250.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-1024x854.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-768x641.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-06-1080x901.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"fall-sensory-activity-sponge-painting\">Fall sensory activity - sponge painting<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A clean kitchen sponge<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jRylip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Finger paints<\/strong><\/a> (red, orange, yellow, brown, or use any colors you like!)<\/li>\n<li>Paint brushes<\/li>\n<li>Paper or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jN44Br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>canvas<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>A sharpie or other marker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>In addition, you'll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Something to hold the paint - a paper plate of some tupperware works fine!<\/li>\n<li>Towels or baby wipes for cleanup - have these on hand in case your little one does not like getting messy or sticky!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Clothes pins (use these to grab the sponges and stamp holding the clothespin if your child is not OK with touching messy wet sponges!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you want to take it to the next level, grab some:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orange glitter, sequins, or glitter glue<\/li>\n<li>Small leaves you've collected from outside (see my <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/outdoor-treasure-hunt\/\"><strong>Outdoor Treasure Hunt<\/strong><\/a>!)<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin seeds, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3doBt2T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\"><strong>Fall-themed stickers<\/strong><\/a>, or any other Fall-themed \"accessories\" you might want to glue onto your masterpiece!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest is pretty self explanatory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"step-1-cut-out-the-sponge-leaves\">Step 1: Cut out the sponge leaves<\/h2>\n<p>Use a sharpie or another marker to draw \"leaves\" on a sponge. Cut out the leaves. Do this part by yourself - sponges are too hard for little toddler hands to cut even if they <em>are&nbsp;<\/em>good with scissors for their age!<\/p>\n<figure><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11.jpg\" alt=\"cutting out a sponge into small pieces that look like leaves for a leaf painting toddler activity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. I give lots of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity and how to have stress-free sensory play!\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-title=\"Fall Toddler Activity - Tree Painting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-1000x1000.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5303 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11.jpg.webp\" alt=\"cutting out a sponge into small pieces that look like leaves for a leaf painting toddler activity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. I give lots of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity and how to have stress-free sensory play!\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-title=\"Fall Toddler Activity - Tree Painting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-1080x1080.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-11-1000x1000.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"step-2-paint-the-tree-trunk\">Step 2: Paint the tree trunk<\/h2>\n<p>I recommend pre-painting the tree trunk for your little one and letting it dry, this way your child can clearly see a tree and might actually be able to guess what he or she needs to do next!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"step-3-get-stamping\">Step 3: Get stamping!<\/h2>\n<p>Stamp away! Let your child get creative and don't overcorrect them if they make a crazy tree that makes no sense. (See below for more tips for how to turn this into a learning activity!)<\/p>\n<figure><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09.jpg\" alt=\"hand stamping leaves onto a tree trunk - a toddler leaf sensory activity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. I give lots of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity and how to have stress-free sensory play!\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-title=\"Fall Toddler Activity - Tree Painting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-1000x1000.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5305 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09.jpg.webp\" alt=\"hand stamping leaves onto a tree trunk - a toddler leaf sensory activity\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. I give lots of tips for how to turn this into a learning activity and how to have stress-free sensory play!\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-title=\"Fall Toddler Activity - Tree Painting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-1080x1080.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fall-sponge-painting-09-1000x1000.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tips-for-sensory-aversion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for sensory aversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p>Some children have a hard time with messy activities such as this one, and that's OK! My son is one of those. Here are some tips for successful sensory play:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Never pressure<\/strong> your child, keep the activity fun and light for them<\/li><li><strong>Making things silly<\/strong> is usually a safe bet for getting my son to forget that he is uncomfortable - I sing songs as we paint, and I encourage him to make silly sounds as he plops down a sponge onto the paper<\/li><li><strong>Have baby wipes<\/strong>, damp paper towels or towels on hand for quick cleanup if they get overwhelmed by the mess on their hands<\/li><li><strong>Use clothespins<\/strong> to create a sort of \"holder\" for the messy sponges, so your child doesn't have to get his or her hands messy<\/li><li>If your child overcomes a sensory challenge, <strong>proudly display their art<\/strong> and remind them of how brave they were and how great they did!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"turn-this-simple-activity-into-a-learning-opportunity\">Turn this simple activity into a learning opportunity<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on how much time (and energy) you have, you can turn this Fall sensory activity into an amazing learning opportunity for little ones of any age!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Introduce the idea of<strong> seasons changing<\/strong>. Then do a similar activity with green leaves for spring\/summer (add some colorful flowers for spring to differentiate it from summer), and snow-covered leaves (blue and white paint) for the winter<\/li><li>Work on <strong>patterns<\/strong>, making a color patterns<\/li><li>Show your child that <strong>mixing colors<\/strong> creates a new color (red + yellow = orange leaves, red + green = brown for the tree trunk)<\/li><li><strong>Count<\/strong> as you stamp the leaves<\/li><li>Learn <strong>shapes<\/strong> - cut out different shapes for the leaves and&nbsp;<\/li><li>Encourage their <strong>creativity<\/strong> by letting them go to down decorating<\/li><li>Talk about what <strong>animals<\/strong> live in and around the tree (squirrels, chipmunks, owls, birds, etc.)<\/li><li>Talk about <strong>how big<\/strong> trees are and compare them to other things, and make it silly (<em>Would a tree fit in a house? NOOOO! What's bigger, a tree or a squirrel?)<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"other-easy-sensory-activities-and-toddler-activities-you-will-love\">Other easy sensory activities and toddler activities you will love:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/52-weeks-of-sensory\/\"><strong>52 Weeks of Sensory<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/valentines-day-sensory-sponge-painting\/\"><strong>Valentine's Day Sponge Painting<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/printable-christmas-craft-toddlers\/\">Easy Christmas Sensory Activity<\/a> (free printable!)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/preschool-candle-craft\/\">Candle Decorating Craft<\/a> (makes a great homemade gift from your child!)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/cooking-with-toddlers\/\"><strong>Benefits of Cooking with Toddlers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/jello-with-fruit\/\"><strong>Making Jello with Fresh Fruit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/monster-donuts-halloween-dessert\/\"><strong>Fun Halloween Donut decorating<\/strong><\/a> (adapt this to&nbsp;<em>any<\/em> holiday!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you enjoy this activity? If you end up doing this craft, please take a picture and tag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/highchairchronicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>@highchairchronicles<\/strong><\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/highchairchronicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/highchairchronicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>! I LOVE seeing your creations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>And don't forget to save this for later on Pinterest!<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1000\" data-pin-description=\"An easy sensory activity for toddlers: Tree Painting! Use sponges to sponge paint leaves onto a tree. This easy toddler craft requires minimal setup and can be done in 5 minutes or 30 minutes - your choice! If you're looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids, Fall activities for kids, easy sensory play ideas, educational activities and learning activities for toddlers, check this out. 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