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 ...
Kid Friendly Terrarium
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 … Read More ...
Nature Pouch
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 … Read More ...
Sandcasting at the Beach
Many families are headed to the beach this summer for some well deserved relaxation and family time. Children, however…take their energy with them on vacations. Here, Paint Cut Paste shows you how to use that energy, and their shell findings … Read More ...
Cupcake Liner Sunflowers
Sunflowers are the perfect reminder of how wonderful summertime is. I love the idea of using coffee grinds to create the ‘center’ of the sunflower. Visit We Know Stuff to get the full how to.… Read More ...
Plantable Paper for Earth Day
Vibrant Vegetable-Dyed Easter Eggs
Often times, when you think of dying Easter Eggs with Vegetables and Natural ingredients, you may not be thinking that the results will be amazing, but this tutorial is sure to bring out the beauty in dying Easter Eggs naturally! … Read More ...
Pine Cone Bunny
My favorite aspect of The Magic Onions (aside from her amazing photographs and unique ideas) is her ability to create things with her children that are so natural and organic looking that you just have to smile and feel ‘refreshed’. … Read More ...
Simple Bird Feeder Craft
Itching to see the return of the birds at your house? Why not make a simple bird feeder that will entice your feathered friends to return? Savvy Southern Sisters has a great idea using simple paper plates, peanut butter and … Read More ...
Clay Pot Critters
Around Spring Time, all the bugs start arriving around ( and in) the house. Why not celebrate these little guys by dedicating a craft afternoon andlearning about them! These Clay Pot Critters are adorable and look like a blast to … Read More ...
Backyard Bird Feeder
I love the simplicity yet functionality of this bird feeder. Even though February was National Bird Feeding Month, I’m sure the birds won’t mind if we are a little late in giving them a little attention now. My children love … Read More ...
Ice Mobile- Winter Kids Craft
The Royal Horticulture Society Children’s Page has a great tutorial for increasing the beauty of your backyard wit items that already exist in nature. They also suggest inserting bird seed into the mobile to make a winter feed area for … Read More ...