“Leaf Man” Craft for Kids

Foster creativity and connection to nature with this leaf craft for kids! One of my favorite things about art is how compatible it is with other subjects. This art project accompanies the children’s book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. In other words, this art lesson helps you make the most of your limited instruction time! Here’s how… Continue reading “Leaf Man” Craft for Kids

Flower Prints: An Easy Nature Craft

This flower print art project is an easy nature craft for kids! This has been my son’s favorite art activity to do this summer. He loves this nature craft every step of the way. Gathering flowers. Arranging flowers. Smashing flowers with a hammer. Re-smashing flowers with a hammer. Smashing flowers with a hammer just one… Continue reading Flower Prints: An Easy Nature Craft

10 Art Projects to Get Your Kids Outside

Here are 10 forest-school inspired art activities to get your kids outside! Warm weather is a rare commodity here in Minnesota, so we practically live outdoors in the summer time. Picnics, hikes, gardening, art time… you name it. If the temps are mild, we are out in the wild. Here are 10 forest-school inspired art… Continue reading 10 Art Projects to Get Your Kids Outside

Cardboard Bee Craft

The perfect addition to a unit on bees and pollination, this nature craft is a one-day wonder and a great way to recycle cardboard! This cardboard bee craft is going to be all the buzz. Sometimes you just need a quick and easy nature craft. One that is low-prep and low-cost. This recycled art project… Continue reading Cardboard Bee Craft

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