Kids Activities Using Real Flowers

When flowers are in bloom, even now my daughter (who is 16 as I write this) can’t resist picking them, and little kids love playing with flowers, so let’s look at some activities you can do with real flowers.

The post that got me thinking about this was this cute petal potions activity from Mother Natured. My daughter loved making “fairy potions” with flowers, leaves and other things when she was little and she would have loved this activity, too. Related: flower soup from Our Playful Learning Journey.

I’ve probably shared this one before but there are so many dandelions in our yard that every year I’m tempted to make dandelion paint. Little Cooks Reading Books has the how to, and the author notes they first did this when her daughter was 15, so older kids can enjoy this one, too.

You can also paint using flowers as your paintbrush, which is a classic activity that’s a lot of fun and can be sort of stamping and sort of painting. Check out some ideas from Sugar Spice and Glitter.

Making a suncatcher or other art using clear peel and stick paper is a classic activity to do with flowers or any other natural stuff. This one from Messy Little Monster uses a paper plate as a frame. I also love this one I found on Pinterest that uses a tree shape and packing tape to gather petals.

Or just use regular paper and glue as in this pressed flower and leaf collage from DLTK Kids.

You can also press flowers into playdough, salt dough or air dry clay, like in this activity from Real Red Riding Hoods, which uses homemade playdough.

Sow ‘n Sow has some fun flower activities, too, including this smashed flower tote bag and cookies and lollipops made with edible flowers. So fun!

We try to keep a relatively regular sleep schedule during the summer, but the morning routine kind of flies out the window when we don’t have anywhere in particular to be. To get little kids back in the groove of getting up and getting ready for school — or to help kids who are new to having a routine learn what to do when — printable routine cards can be a big help.

There are lots of different ways to do these. I like the flip chart style like this one from Mama Papa Bubba. This one is made with a file folder and you add magnets to each section so kids can close the flap on the items they’ve completed for the day. The post includes a free printable with some basic morning activities that kids can cut out and color.

Another version of this that is just paper comes from My Party Design. This one uses little pieces of peel and stick Velcro to close the sections when each step is completed, and there are versions for the morning and evening. (These are not free but might give you an idea of how to make your own with the steps you need.)

For a more detailed, full day schedule great for preschoolers, check out this one from The Savvy Sparrow. This paid resource includes tons of different icons from daily routine items to things like riding bikes, dance class and watering plants. There are 120 icons in all so you’re likely to find everything you need to visually build out your days.

If you want to see how a daily routine printable works for you without putting a lot of work in, try this printable checklist from Little Mager House. You can laminate it or stick it in a plastic sheet protector and mark off things as they get done. Then just wipe it off and start again the next day. This one is free when you sign up for emails.

Natural Beach Living has a free visual schedule printable with all sorts of items and including special things like picnics and nature walks. This one can be used at home or in the classroom and it includes days of the week. (Some of this is free for subscribers but there is also a bundle you can purchase.)

I also love the set of printable routine cards from Look We’re Learning, which includes a bunch of basic daily activities in both English and Spanish if you’re raising a bilingual child or just want to practice a little vocabulary. There are 16 activities in all and there’s a pronunciation guide if you need help with the Spanish. (This is a free resource for subscribers.)

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