This magical nature craft provides children the opportunity to engage in imaginative play and is a fun addition to outdoor play time. Imaginative play isn’t just fun and games. So much is going on beneath the surface! Benefits of imaginative, or fantasy play, includes preparing kids for the complexity of the real world, regulating their… Continue reading Nature Wands
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Cloud Paintings for Kids
This easy art project inspired by Charles G. Shaw’s book It Looked Like Spilt Milk is the perfect first grade activity! One of the common struggles of any teacher is how fast time flies by. Doesn’t matter whether you are a classroom teacher or a homeschooling parent – it’s undoubtedly a challenge to cover all… Continue reading Cloud Paintings for Kids
Frozen Flower Cupcakes
Searching for a nature craft that celebrates the coming of spring while also appreciating winter? These frozen flower “cupcakes” are an easy, free activity to do with young children! The transition from winter to spring is an unpredictable one here in Minnesota. Mother Nature can be a bit of a practical joker, giving us a… Continue reading Frozen Flower Cupcakes
Ice Suncatchers
This is a magical botanical winter craft to create at home with your child! These ice suncatchers are pure magic. One of my favorite things about art is how compatible it is with other subjects. Integrating art into other subjects increases student engagement, improves critical thinking skills, and prepares children for real life because it… Continue reading Ice Suncatchers