Colour matching is a simple fun activity for children of all ages. Here are several easy to set up colour matching activities and games you can play both outside and indoors. One of our favourite g…
During Autumn make some Nature Wands using leaf confetti. The children can enjoy using them outside igniting their imagination!
Learn how to construct a DIY Sticky Nature Collage from items you have at home to create a piece of unique art.
Inside: Learn how to make beautiful nature bracelet using colorful objects from nature. You know how we made daisy chains when we were little girls and pretended to be fairies or princesses decorated with the most beautiful flowers? Well, nature bracelet is even more fun and will be a perfect activity for girls to play in a
Simple flower crown kids can make and wear. These are a fun way to get kids outdoors in nature, and the finished crowns will inspire imaginary play!
Use elastic bands to create beautiful artwork with Nature using a weaving/threading technique. Great for fine motor and hand eye co-ordination.
Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s
Making your own DIY nature paint brushes is a fun and unique way to create art while also getting outside and exploring the world around you.
Head off on a nature hunt with the kids today, and create self-portraits with all the goodies you collect! Great art activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
Looking for a natural easy kids craft for earth day? All you need is a few plants or flowers and some clay. Roll the imprint of the spring flowers into the clay for a beautiful impression. This is a project you will want to try!
There's little better than getting kids out in nature and letting them explore. Chances are, they'll soon have a pocket full of treasures they collected; things that caught their attention and delighted them in some way. Today, we’re combining recycled cardboard with collected treasures from nature to make fun nature crowns for kids! Here’s how to make them! How to Make a DIY Nature Crown for Kids Step 1. Gather Supplies. Supplies Needed: Flexible Cardboard Masking Tape Hot Glue and Glue Gun Nature Items: pine cones, acorns, leaves, bark, twigs, pine needles etc. Step 2. Measure head size, cut cardboard
This sun suncatcher craft is an easy craft for kids that looks bright and cheery in your window or doorway.
30 fun things to do with sticks. Ideas for kids activities using sticks including things to do on a walk, nature crafts, garden activities and more.
Fun nature science experiment using mud to make mud explosions. An easy nature activity for kids to do at home in the garden!
Water play is a perfect outdoor activity for toddlers on warm summer days. Add materials gathered in nature to a simple sink or float activity to provide some awesome hands on learning and sensory play.
As soon as the weather warms up, it’s time to say no to TV and phone, get the kids outside! If you’re lucky to own a sprawling property big enough for a kid’s
Every child should experience the achievement of making their own nature boats and floating it down a trickling creek. It's easier than you think!
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that often the most simple activities are the best. This week at Art Play Group we made Nature Soup, a concoction of lemons fresh from our lemon tree, rose petals, rocks, leaves and water with assorted shades of food coloring. Let’s just say it was delicious! I […]
Finding ways to incorporate nature into your kids lives doesnt have to be hard. This easy flower ice - nature play activity will keep them entertained.
Looking for craft project ideas to make at home? We've got you covered! Head to the MINI MAD THINGS craft blog for 100's of cool, creative craft activities made using recycled materials and simple craft supplies. At MINI MAD THINGS it's all about imagination, creativity and play.
Laura @inspiremyplay Founder of @inspiremyplay, Early Years teacher for 11 years and mummy to three gorgeous girls. I'm passionate about about the benefits of play in early childhood. This is the perfect activity for anyone who’s lawn has been left just a bit too long without a mow! It’s really simple to prepare using a circle of cardboard and a pencil to create some holes. You can then thread the dandelions through the holes to create the lion’s mane. This activity is so good for fine motor skills and a great little boredom buster! The Benefits of Natural Resources for Creative and Sensory Play Natural materials are great to include in a child's sensory play. They encourage children to closely observe and explore the world around them and use all their senses since they have a variety of textures, scents, sizes, colours, and sounds. Loose objects like twigs, flowers, leaves, shells, and sand are all readily available open-ended materials which can be used on their own or combined with other items to foster creativity and imagination. While playing with natural materials, children are engaged in decision making and problem-solving opportunities. Natural materials can be taken apart, put back together again, combined, moved, and lined up. By exploring, manipulating, arranging, designing, stacking, and building with the materials in a variety of ways, children are able to be artistic, explore, design and collaborate. Natural resources inspire outdoor play and exploration and can also be found in natural surroundings. Exposure to nature gives children opportunities to discover and explore new things, solve problems, take risks, unleash their creativity and develop a sense of wonder. Dandelion Threading For this activity we took a circular piece of cardboard with holes in it and walked around our back garden collecting dandelions to create a lions mane. Cut a piece of cardboard into a circle; Using a pencil, punch holes around the edge of the cardboard and draw a lions face using marker pen; Then let your child collect as many dandelions as they want to thread through the holes to create the lions mane. Other Nature Play Ideas Natural materials can be used in a variety of ways for learning activities. Toddlers and preschoolers absolutely love combining art and craft with nature so if you are looking for more ideas you could try: Leaf printing. This is a great kid's activity. It can be combined with a nature walk to collect the leaves and even a bit of fine motor practice with a pair of scissors to cut them off the tree. A nature colour hunt is the perfect spring or summer activity to get kids outdoors and appreciating the world around them. A nature treasure hunt. Gofindit is a nature treasure hunt that encourages kids to explore the natural world. It's great for taking on walks, trips to the beach or for playing in the garden. Read our full review here. Creating a sensory tray for children to start exploring their senses while honing their motor abilities. We love small world set ups and natural resources are great to incorporate into small world play. You can read about some of our favourite small world themes here. Get your FREE ebook For more simple DIY recipes & ideas for sensory play at home download your Beginner's Guide to Sensory Play by subscribing to Inspire My Play today. Get Yours Now
Using our special salt free dough recipe, venture into the woods to create super cute nature portraits on the tree trunks.
Learn how to naturally dye homemade playdough using dandelions with this simple tutorial + video. Inside of this post we will show you how to create a vibrant yellow play dough using simple ingredients that
I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
If you want to add more opportunities for nature play to your early learning environments, start with these simple ideas from educators!
ALL NATURAL LEAF THREADING ACTIVITY - engage with nature, get creative and develop fine motor skills. Fun!
Some of the best Tuff Tray set ups and inspiration on the web! Great for children of all ages!!
If you want to add more opportunities for nature play to your early learning environments, start with these simple ideas from educators!
Whether it's using leaves, twigs, rocks or flowers passed their prime, here are 30+ nature crafts to do with kids of all ages!
Today, we added one simple ingredient to play mud to make it MAGIC ! Rosie and Jewel had so much fun !
Make nature paint brushes and have fun indulging in a little nature art painting for kids. This is such a fun process art ideas for kids who love bein
Inside: Learn how to make beautiful nature bracelet using colorful objects from nature. You know how we made daisy chains when we were little girls and pretended to be fairies or princesses decorated with the most beautiful flowers? Well, nature bracelet is even more fun and will be a perfect activity for girls to play in a
