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
Category: Spring
Secret Message Egg Paintings
This painting for kids is low-prep and oh-so-magical. A perfect way to celebrate spring, this art project also serves as an introduction to the watercolor technique of wax resist. Supplies: A sheet of watercolor paper or thick drawing paper Crayon in a dark color of your choice (I recommend blue or black) A white crayon… Continue reading Secret Message Egg Paintings
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
Clover Printmaking Project
The perfect Saint Patrick’s Day art project for kids – using recycled corks! Looking for an arts and crafts project to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with young children? This printmaking project is low-prep and a great way to recycle any old corks that you may have laying around. Supplies: Three corks Duct tape Thick drawing… Continue reading Clover Printmaking Project