The fall season is here! It's time to think leaves, apples, and pumpkins! I saw this cute idea on allkidsnetwork.com. To duplicate this craft, you'll need an empty toilet paper roll, orange and green construction paper, glue, tape, and a scissors. 
First, cut the toilet paper roll to half its height. Cut a strip or orange paper and glue it around the tube. Then cut 8 orange strips about 1 inch wide. I was so proud of Ty; he cut all the strips himself! He's been resisting using a scissors and I haven't pushed him, but he did a fantastic job cutting these strips while I held the paper for him. We're making progress! :) Tape one side of one strip inside the toilet paper tube at the 12 o'clock position, repeating at the 3, 6, and 9 positions. Tape the next four strips inside the tube inbetween these first four. Now tape the ends on the inside of the toilet paper tube on the other end. Once all the strips are taped in place, cut a leaf out of the construction paper and tape it in the middle of the tube. (I'm sure the website explains this whole process much more clearly!) :)
When the pumpkin was complete, Ty decided he wasn't quite finished with project time yet. He pulled out the bag of puff balls and created his colorful lamb (below). He was so careful in placing each puff ball and so proud of his finished project!
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