Autumn Colours – “My Colorful Tree”
R.Dheeshidan, a 5 year old creates a masterpiece ” My Colourful Tree”. It is made with love using paper cutouts and creativity! Each leaf shows the beauty of nature’s colors green for life, yellow for sunshine, red for joy, and orange for warmth.
How to Make the Paperplate Colourful Tree Craft
Materials Required
Paper Plate
Coloured paper
Scissers
Glue
Crayons
Steps to make the Paperplate Colourful Tree Craft
- Take a white paper plate for the base.
- Cut the colourful leaves from coloured papers.
- Make tree trunk and branches from brown paper.
- Set and glue the tree trunk and branches on the paper plate.
- Glue the leaves of different colours on the branches.
- You can use green crayon to make the grass.
- The masterpiece is ready.
Description
In the center of the paper plate, there is a tree made from cut-out colored paper. The trunk and branches are created using brown paper, while the leaves are made from colorful paper pieces in shades of yellow, red, orange, and green resembling an autumn or fall tree. At the base of the tree, there’s a bit of green grass drawn with a marker or crayon.
Note : R.Dheeshidan is under the guidance of Indubala at Phonics@Cedar, where he continues to learn and refine his creative skills.
🌳 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs – Paper Plate Colourful Tree Craft
What is the “My Colourful Tree” craft about?
“My Colourful Tree” is a beautiful autumn-themed craft created by 5-year-old R. Dheeshidan. It features a paper plate decorated with a handmade tree using colourful paper cutouts. Each leaf represents a vibrant part of nature’s beauty.
What materials are required for the craft?
To make this craft, you’ll need:
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A white paper plate
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Coloured paper (red, yellow, orange, green, and brown)
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Scissors
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Glue
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A green crayon or sketch pen
What do the leaf colours represent?
Each leaf colour carries a special meaning:
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Green – Life
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Yellow – Sunshine
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Red – Joy
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Orange – Warmth
Together, they celebrate the cheerful colours of autumn!
Is this craft suitable for young children?
Yes, it’s perfect for preschoolers and early learners. Children can enjoy cutting, pasting, and colouring with minimal assistance, making it both fun and educational.
What skills does this activity help develop?
This simple and engaging craft helps children improve:
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Creativity and imagination
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Fine motor skills
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Colour recognition
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Hand-eye coordination
Can I add more decorations to the tree?
Of course! You can make your tree even more exciting by:
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Adding glitter or stickers to the leaves
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Drawing birds, butterflies, or clouds
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Using cotton for a soft, cloudy sky effect
Let your imagination grow just like the tree!
Where can I see more artwork by children like R.Dheeshidan?
You can explore more inspiring art by young creators on Bookosmia’s Art Showcase, where kids express their thoughts, dreams, and creativity through colors.
You can submit your artwork here – email to sara@bookosmia.com and submit the art at Get Published | Young Writers | Bookosmia
Where can I buy Books?
You can buy the books at Bookosmia shop section on our website and Amazon.
Some books to explore
| Sr.No | Title | Author & Age / Info | Theme / Why It Inspires Courage or Freedom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordelia: A Tale of Grace and Grit | Bookosmia, ages 7+ bookosmia.com | About a girl’s journey to follow her dream of horse riding, facing setbacks, showing perseverance and grit. |
| 2 | Ella’s Adventures: From Chaos to Stardom | Trisha Garg, 11 bookosmia.com | A story of standing up for oneself, confronting bullying and believing in one’s talent — courage + self-belief. |
| 3 | Chambadu The Dinosaur: The Origin Story | Harshada Gunjikar, illustrated by Pooja Saklani, ages 6+ bookosmia.com | Shows kindness, courage, friendship when a lonely T-Rex tries to connect, even when misunderstood. |
| 4 | Chico and Friends | Sheba Samson bookosmia.com | Two monkeys given responsibility (as jungle ministers), must use wisdom & bravery to help others. Friendship + bravery. |
| 5 | Father Fish | Swati Kheria; Pehar Kaur (9-yr old) bookosmia.com | Little fish loses his father; sets on an underwater journey — demonstrating courage, friendship, teamwork. |
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Photo Credit – R. Dheeshidan
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