Natured-Inspired Activities
If you love dandelion crafts, I have a really unique and adorable idea for you! You only need a few supplies and can feel great about repurposing cardboard for this simple nature craft. This dandelion frame would make a great Earth Day craft, Mother’s Day gift, or a cute decorative piece to display your crafts or photos in your home. …
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When I look back on my childhood, the simple activities stick in memory like glue. Oftentimes, those activities are the ones that brought endless hours of enjoyment and entertainment. When spring arrived and those first dandelions popped up, I was outside crafting and playing with them all day long! The craft that I looked forward to the most every spring,…
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From a young age, we are taught to practice gratitude during Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. We are often encouraged to be thankful for our family and friends, good health, home, and money to pay for our necessities and comforts. But what about expressing gratitude to the natural world? The rain helps plants grow and the busy…
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Nursery rhymes provide a nurturing experience between child and parent, are fun to learn, and offer many educational opportunities. These little poems introduce children to early literacy skills and open the doors to a love of all books. Since nursery rhymes are so important, I wanted to create some engaging ways for my boys to practice retelling these special rhymes….
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February is right around the corner, so I thought I’d share how we transformed the Alphabet and Beginning Sound Literacy Bundle into the perfect Valentine’s Day literacy activities! Just add a few accessories and you are all ready for the holiday of hearts and love. Hands-On Learning: Alphabet and Beginning Sound Center Nothing draws children in like a light…
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Try this simple and adorable nature weaving holiday craft for kids of all ages! Pair it with the book Pick a Pine Tree and your snowy afternoon plans are set. This pine tree craft makes for the perfect decoration, handmade gift, or holiday fine motor activity. Nature weaving might be one of our favorite activities! It strengthens fine motor skills,…
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