My little boy is obsessed with Dinosaurs and apart from a Diorama and a few art projects we haven’t really created anything else. I am dying to try the fossil prints and some fossil cookies for him to eat too. … Read More ...
Lesson Plan – Water Crisis
The Water Project has just launched their new FREE water crisis lesson plans. Perfect for Elementary+ aged students.… Read More ...
DIY – Stepping Stones
Valerie from Inner Child Fun shares this fun tutorial for making stepping stones. These stepping stones are quick to make with minimum mess. Use recycled cereal boxes for the molds. Use a rapid set cement which you could mix in … Read More ...
Dyed Nature Necklaces
It’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 … Read More ...
Buttoned Up Bird Houses {Kid Craft}
We 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 … Read More ...
Nature Crafts : Rain Painting {Earth Day Craft}
I 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.
Heat Embossed Alphabet Rocks
Approximately 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 … Read More ...
Winter and Snowmen Lesson Plan
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 … Read More ...
Bird Book {Kid Craft}
You 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 … Read More ...
Feathers {Kid Craft}
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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Autumn Decorating for 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 … Read More ...
Fall Leaf Craft
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 … Read More ...
Leaf and Flower Petal Tissue Collage
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 … Read More ...
Meet Apple-onia!- Lesson Plan
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. … Read More ...
Pine Cone Animals
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 … Read More ...