Weaving art projects develop fine motor skills but are also a great pre-reading activity for young learners. Here is a simple, forest-school inspired take on weaving to try at home! Weaving art projects have a multitude of benefits for young children. Besides the obvious development of fine motor skills, weaving helps children understand the math… Continue reading Nature Weavings for Kids
Category: Nature
Paper Bag Nature Journal
Nature journals are a tool to help kids slow down and connect to their environment. Here is how you can make your very own using paper bags and string. It’s an easy craft for kids that will inspire a greater love for the outdoors! There are no rules when it comes to nature journals. Nature… Continue reading Paper Bag Nature Journal
DIY Mud Paint
Make paint using an ingredient found right outside your front door – mud! This forest-school inspired art project is eco-friendly and can be used as a way to introduce your child to ancient art. In ancient times, paint was created by crushing rocks and minerals into a powder and mixing this powder with a liquid… Continue reading DIY Mud Paint
Travel Easel Craft for Kids
Warm weather means lots of hikes and trips to the park. Make these outings extra special by documenting your adventures through observational drawings on a portable easel! A century ago, drawing was a required course for all science majors. Yes. It was seen as an essential skill that scientists be able to communicate their findings… Continue reading Travel Easel Craft for Kids