Nature Weaving Loom
Remember when we learned how to make square lashings and used that skill to make gorgeous stick picture frames? Well, we are going to use that skill again today to create a weaving loom. If you did not make the picture frames or have forgotten how, head over to that post and ...
Spring Sun Catchers
Today you will be able to use any left over supplies from our Spring Luminaries. Any leaves, flowers etc that didn’t make it on to your light can now have a life in your sun catcher. Spring Sun Catchers You will need: leaves, flowers and other spring items two stic ...
Twig Rafts
This idea is fun for rainier weather when puddles are forming on the ground. It is also fun anytime and a sink or a bathtub can double as a puddle in a pinch. Twig Rafts You will need: a number of thin twigs all of the same thickness string or yarn a h ...
Nature Portraits
This is a fun idea that the results often surprise me and make me giggle. It can be used to make self-portraits or even portraits of the whole family (this is usually where the giggles come in). Give it a go and see what you think. Nature Portraits ...
Spring Garland
This idea can be done with leftover cut flowers from inside your house, from wildflowers in your garden or from blossoms and petals you find along your walk. You do not need to pick fresh ones, you can use petals from blossoms that have dropped. Spring Garland You will need: ...
Woodland God’s Eye
This idea came to me from my daughter again, she has a wealth of fabulous ideas. Nine years of attending Forest School at least once per week will do that to a kid. She has fond memories of doing this during her years of Forest School. She finds it a really relaxing activi ...
Naturally Dyed Dandelion Playdough
Who doesn’t love playdough?! It is great for building those fine motor skills, fun to make and fun to play with. So let’s make some play dough that is died with natural ingredients — dandelions! Naturally Dyed Dandelion Playdough This recipe comes from Pa ...
Stick Wind Chime
This lovely idea come from Chloe, she is full of great ideas. As you may have noticed there is a theme to Chloe’s ideas, beauty, craft and things that would look gorgeous on Pinterest. She is such a creative person and continues to amaze me the more I learn about her ...
Fairy Furniture
This is a great activity for older children but there are plenty that younger children can do to help with this too. This could tie in nicely with the miniature garden we made a couple of weeks ago. How is it doing? Are you remembering to water it to keep your plants aliv ...
Nature Collage
This activity is great to give purpose to a walk in nature or even just a walk out side where you can find bits and bobs on the ground. I love the creativity of the activity and the fact that it is so open ended so the child can really make it their own. You can use left o ...