Here’s a fun fall craft from Katie Taylor, CCLS, & our friends at Child Life On Call that is super simple to set up & uses medical play!

What you need:

• Leaves (or paper leaf cutouts)
• Sheet of Paper
• Tape
• Paint
• Cotton Balls
• Cotton Swab (optional)
• Syringe (optional)

Place a small loop of tape on the back of each of your leaves, then place them where you’d like them on your sheet of paper. Choose your paint colors & get to work showing your creativity! Let your painting dry, then peel away your leaves & marvel at your beautiful artwork!

When we were painting, we chose to use cotton balls, cotton swabs, & a syringe. Using medical supplies instead of a paintbrush gives your child an opportunity to normalize these items!

Pro tip: if using a syringe, you may need to mix in a little water to your paint.

Happy painting, & happy fall!