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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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
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
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