Leaf Rubbing Project with Color Chalk Pastels

Chalk Pastels are AWESOME! They are messy and dusty but the colors are so rich and beautiful. This Kindergarten class began rubbing leaves and then we allowed our imaginations run free. I read Fall Leaves Fall, and discussed the many different trees and leaves. For example, maple, oak and my favorite, sassafras. We did not use real leaves for rubbing. I created poster board leaves with veins.
Their abstractions remind me of Kandinsky and I love how you can see a hint of leaf rubbing on some of the pictures.