Leaf Rubbing Collection is a hands-on family activity that encourages keiki to explore plants growing around their home or neighborhood. Learners collect leaves of different shapes and sizes, create crayon rubbings that reveal their patterns and structures, identify the plants when possible, and assemble the finished rubbings into a personal plant book.
The activity combines outdoor observation, plant recognition, creativity, and family learning. It also emphasizes collecting leaves carefully and respectfully, helping reinforce care for other people and the natural world.
Create a Leaf Rubbing Plant Collection
Learners:
Extension activities encourage learners to teach another person how to make a rubbing, create a video about their collection, or make additional books about neighborhood plants.
