Nature suncatchers are a lovely way to bring some nature indoors; additionally, all ages enjoy this simple project where creativity and originality shine! All you need is:
- Natural items – small/lightweight items work best – enjoy the physics lesson involved in discovering what sticks best
- a paper plate (or sturdy paper/cardboard) – we will cut out the center creating a frame
- Scissors
- Clear tape – add the tape sticky side up in order to add natural items
- Optional: string to hang in window
We hope you have a wonderful time creating your own nature suncatchers!
Make your own nature paintbrushes by attaching natural items like leaves, pine needles, grasses, pinecones and flowers to the tips of sticks with twine or rubber bands. Dip in watercolor or tempera paint and enjoy experimenting with different shapes, textures and lines. Making art for Earth Day has never been so much fun!
Have a blast with this super simple, kid-approved activity today! All you need is two sticks (or blocks or tape) to make a narrow river for you and your little one(s) to jump over. Each turn, the river gets a little bit wider as the jumper figures out how to make it across the river in a step, lunge, jump or leap. You’ll be amazed at how fun this easy activity is…Try it today!
Making art from natural objects is so much fun! For this activity, collect any natural items that are appealing to you and your child like twigs, acorns, walnuts, invasive species, garden flowers, etc. and arrange them into portraits on a canvas. A paper plate or cardboard work well as a canvas (both outdoors and indoors) as do flat stumps in nature as well. This activity is a great conversation starter about different emotions and feelings. It’s so beneficial for our children to hear (over and over, so many times) that all feelings are okay and all feelings pass. We ALL have big feelings every day – especially right now during this time of uncertainty. Ask your child questions about the faces they create on their canvas and to remember a time they felt that emotion. Create different faces and play a “guess that feeling” game with your kiddo- it’s sure to have you both laughing in no time!
Audubon Nature Preschool 