Stuff for Kids

Have youngsters create colorful fall foliage to hang in front of a sunny window.  To make one leaf, fold a red, yellow, brown, or orange construction paper in half.  Cut out one half of a simple, symmetrical leaf shape starting at the fold.  Then cut out the center of this shape, leaving an outline about 1/2 inch wide.  Unfold the outline: then lay on a slightly larger piece of waxed paper.  Drizzle a generous amount of glue along the shape's outline and in the center of the waxed paper.  Press tissue-paper squares onto the glue.  When the glue is dry, peel the leaf off the waxed paper.  Trim around the leaf's edges.  Use monofilament line to hang the leaf in front of a window.  Enjoy the beautiful colors!