3D Autumn Tree Art

 

Our 3D Paper Autumn Tree Craft is wonderful craft and tool for learning about the natural process of color change that occurs during fall.

This is a craft that will inspire conversations about why the tree leaves change color during the Autumn season; combining learning with creativity to give children the opportunity to interpret what they see in the natural world within their craft.

The printable template can be colored using a variety of mediums from paint, to chalk, crayons and more – adding an open-ended quality that encourages playful experimentation.

How to Make a 3D Autumn Tree Craft

Materials

White Card Stock for Printing
A Favorite Medium – Paint, Crayons, Pastels
Scissors
Glue Stick

Download the 3D Tree Template: 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3D-Autumn-Tree-Art-Printable-Craft-for-Kids-Fall-Season-Activity-13548654

Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Let’s Make an Autumn Tree!

Step 1: Color in the Tree Template

Use a favorite medium to color in the tree template!

Each tree should focus on a different “Autumn” color, this could be green, yellow, orange, red, brown or purple.

Load the paintbrush with a generous amount of paint and simply dab it around the branches to create spots.

Use three or four different shades of the same color and layer the dots until the foliage is full.

Next, paint the tree branches and trunks a dark brown.

Step 2: Cut Out and Fold the Trees in Half

Once each tree is colored in, carefully cut them out.

Gently fold each tree in half.

Step 3: Apply Glue to an Unpainted Fold

With all the tree parts folded, place them in an order; this should reflect the process of chlorophyll breaking down in the leaves. The green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible, followed by red, purple and brown.

Apply a generous spread of glue to one side of the white fold.

Step 4: Begin Layering the Folded Trees

Affix the white area of another folded tree to the gluey side.

Align in trees and repeat the process to add another tree half.

With three paper Autumn tree parts layered, open the tree to reveal two white sides and apply a generous spread of glue.

Step 6: Affix the 4th Tree

Gently move the trees to align the edges.

Your kids should now have a beautiful 3d Paper Autumn Tree to put on display or add to an Autumn/ harvest or Thanksgiving themed play scene.

I hope your Kids have a wonderful creative time making their Autumn tree craft and learning all about the process of Autumn color change!