Leaf Week | Beeswax Leaves, Toy Polishing, and Maple Sandwich Cookies

Описание: Join Mrs. Lisa as she guides you through a gentle, nature-rich Leaf Week you can enjoy at home — perfect for preschool and early elementary. You’ll hear a cozy story (“Leaf Mountain”), sing along with two beautiful songs (including a playful hide-and-seek tune), and dive into hands-on activities that build fine-motor skills, care for the environment, and a sense of seasonal wonder. This week includes beeswax leaf dipping (with helpful safety and cleanup tips), a calming toy-polishing living arts lesson, a simple leaf garland craft, classic leaf rubbings, and delicious maple leaf sandwich cookies (with make-ahead and child-friendly steps).

Don’t have turning leaves yet? Swap in Play-Doh and use whatever greenery you can gather — this week adapts beautifully to your climate and your family’s rhythm. Expect low-prep ideas, gentle pacing, and warm encouragement to make learning feel like family time.

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Leaf Week & November Overview
00:45 – Weekly Overview: Supplies and Seasonal Rhythm
01:26 – Story: “Leaf Mountain” (Gnomes, Tunnels, and Leaf Pile Magic)
03:08 – Songs: “Colorful Trees” and “Where Did He Go?”
04:06 – Activity Option A: Beeswax Leaf Dipping (Safety, Setup, and Cleanup Tips)
05:41 – Living Arts: Toy Polishing with Beeswax (Care and Connection)
06:46 – Nature Craft: Leaf Garland with Mini Clothespins
07:15 – Baking Day: Maple Leaf Sandwich Cookies (Kid Roles & Group Tips)
10:02 – Art: Leaf Rubbings with Block Crayons (Clear Veins Technique)
10:45 – Cookie Assembly: Piping, Chilling, and Serving Tips
11:48 – Ingredient Notes: Maple Extract vs. Maple Syrup
12:40 – Wrap-Up: Substitutions, Nature Walks, and Gentle Closing

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