As autumn turns to winter, trees lose their leaves and the weather grows colder. The following fun craft helps children observe how the seasons change and how nature prepares for winter.
🍂❄️ Paper Plate Seasons Tree
You’ll Need
Paper plate
Brown crayon or marker
Scraps of paper (old magazines, coloured paper, or even junk mail)
Glue stick
Scissors (or tear paper by hand)
How to Make
Draw the Tree:
On the paper plate, draw a simple tree trunk and branches with a brown crayon/marker.Create Autumn Leaves:
Tear or cut pieces of red, orange, and yellow from old magazines or paper.
Glue them on half of the tree’s branches.Create Winter Effects:
Tear or cut small white pieces (paper or tissues) and glue them on the other half of the branches as “snow.”Optional Extras:
Add a little snowy ground at the bottom.
Draw falling leaves or snowflakes around the plate.
