I created the second set of shape cards in a different color just to keep the “master” set separate and easy to find. Simple shape cards attached to the trees with paper clips and an additional set of shape cards to match, show how simply these trees can be used to work on shape recognition with your little one. (That is one handy part about making a few extra trees…you have replacements, if needed!) Adding the trees to a pretend play scenario can really enhance your child’s play experience. The tree tops stay in the tubes very well, so they can be used in play and not just table learning. That is what the slits are for! They fit snugly, which is nice for the next activity. When the tree tops had dried, I started slipping them into the tubes. It was so easy to stamp on little circles to create apples. I saw this great fine motor painting activity and provided a clothespin pinching a pom pom as the paintbrush for my children to paint apples onto the tree tops. I created 7 learning and play activities that you can use with your children and these little trees.Īctivity #1: Fine Motor Exercise and Practice Following Simple DirectionsĪfter you cut out the tree tops, your child can help you paint apples on them…or you can use “fall colors” to paint on different colored leaves. I made a lot so that both of my children could play at once even if their learning objective was different. Cut as many tree tops as you have toilet paper rolls. Using green construction paper, fold a piece into 4 parts (hamburger fold and then hotdog fold) and cut out a nice little ‘tree top’ shape to get 4 tops at one time. Cut two slits in the top of each tube about a quarter of an inch long on opposite sides of the top of the tube. Start collecting toilet paper roll tubes, paper towel tubes, or you can use paper bags or brown packing paper to roll up pieces into tube shapes. They are pretty cute! After creating this post, I did a little search and found that the cardboard tree idea was shared by another blog as a craft activity, but I will share how I made mine into 7 Preschool learning games and play activities. I have been wanting to try making cardboard tube apple trees for a more fall-themed learning experience in our home. Make Apple Trees for Preschool Learning Games & Play! This post was contributed by Jaimi of The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.
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