verticaltitle1It’s that time of the year where nature walks are really enjoyable. The mosquitoes aren’t yet at their peak and either is the heat. Collect some nature items and make these fun nature necklaces! Head over to Twodaloo for the …

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buttoned up birdhouses1We love to have birds around our house, but the  squirrels are always coming onto our little bird feeders. Perhaps these birdhouses are just the ticket to keep the birds around! You can find this adorable button birdhouse tutorial over …

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raincraft1I love the idea of actually using nature in a craft to teach your children about Earth Day! This is a great idea that uses the rain to create art! You can find the tutorial at Simple Analogy.

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Embossed Alphabet Rocks1Approximately 10 years ago, I made our wedding invitations and heat embossed every single one. I loved using that embossing heat tool! This is the perfect craft to pull it out of storage or pick one up! They are pretty …

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If you are looking for unit studies that incorporate all subjects and topics for your Kindergartener or Preschooler, the The Nature of Grace blog is the place to start. I post almost every topic she sends me because her ideas …

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IMG_7759You are not going to want to miss this amazing post on starting the hobby of Bird Watching with your family. They make theses amazing Life Bird Watching Books…where each family member can record the birds they see. You will …

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These feathers look so real, and yet look like they were a blast to make. I love the idea of using spaghetti for them too! You can find this awesome project and tutorial over at Not Just a Mom!

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Craftiments:  Autumn Decorating for the Kids

I think one of the smartest ideas a mom can have is to use decorative items that can also be played with and explored. This post gives some wonderful ideas on how to make a decorative table that also is …

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This would be the perfect way to incorporate a craft into a nature study. Fall is the perfect time to learn about the different leaves and the trees that produce them. This leaf felt craft from Inspiring Pretty is definitely …

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Make a Fairy HouseThis is one of the coolest fairy houses I have seen out there! If I were a little one, I would love to have this as part of my fairy village. I’m so proud to say that Amanda, our Craft …

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This craft is perfect to do with your child after a long nature walk where you collect beautiful fallen leaves and flower petals from around your home. Head on over to The Chocolate Muffin Tree for this interesting technique using …

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Sometimes a blog post comes across my path, and I am blown away by the creativity of the one who inspired it. This post is more of an incredible lesson plan than a craft, but does involve some ‘crafty’ things. …

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I lived in Lake Tahoe for 7 years where huge pine cones would fall from the Pine Trees in the fall season. I wish I had this idea of Pine Cone Animals when I was living there. Head on over …

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I have never tried to make a terrarium, but these look like a great place to start. I love that each child was able to pick the little figurine that they would put inside their terrarium.  The use of succulents …

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nature pouch for kids

My children are always collecting things from nature that they would like to keep in a special place This Nature Pouch from Red Ted Art (originally inspired from this post) is a perfect craft to create something specifically for those …

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