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
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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
Nature Wands
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
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