There are number of advantages of having your own potting bench - no more tired arms, legs and back and potting activity will be much more organized.
Even the smallest garden will benefit from the addition of a tree – but which type to choose?
A tour of my work space + a new virtual private space for us to converse and connect
Landscaping doesn't have to cost a bunch of a money. Some great design planning and a little DIY work can give you cheap landscaping fixes that look expensive.
How to build a DIY outdoor couch for only $30 in lumber! This outdoor couch works great in small spaces, is budget friendly, and super cute too!
Low ceilings and steep slants make furnishing and decorating an attic room a bit challenging. Here are clever ideas that may help.
How to Build a custom DIY corner banquette for extra seating in an unused corner of a living room to create a cozy space.
Our school has an Outdoor Learning Committee that I am a part of. We all feel very strongly that the environment where the children play outside is just as important as the environment inside our school. We have worked hard to make our playground an area where the kids can run, exercise explore and yes...learn! Outside play plays an important role in children's development! They are working gross motor muscles and getting must needed exercise. They learn how to solve problems such as when social disagreements arise. They learn empathy as they help friends who get hurt. They learn to take risks and see where their limits are and feel empowered as they take those risks and succeed. They create games and role play. They learn science concepts as they discover things in nature and learn to look closer and ask questions about what they see as they discover new things. They learn kindness as they try to save an insect in danger or nurture a plant. They are literally learning about life and life skills as they play outside, so we knew the environment needed to support that. We had an area that we were having some problems with in the middle of our asphalt area. We wanted to turn it into something all of the kids could explore and benefit from and decided to create a Barefoot Sensory Path. We came up with a design and my husband figured out how to make it so that it would be sturdy and last. Our amazing PTO gave us funds to purchase the materials and we had fun shopping at Lowes for items that would provide the sensory experiences we were hoping for. Our team came in on a Saturday and went to work. Our maintenance team had dug the area down four inches so that it would be even with the asphalt. We put down a layer of paver sand, and then the 4x4's. We glued some materials to 2x2 pieces of plywood. The sections were all 2x2. We filled the sections with paver base and tamped it solid. My son even came and helped! Here is the finished frame. Of course, we had to test it out! Here is the finished path!! We were so excited for the kids to try it! It was a huge success!! The kids absolutely loved walking on it with bare feet, crawling on it and feeling with their hands and even laying in it enjoying the warmth radiating from it from being in the sun. Another new area we created was an area to create roads, ramps, etc. using scrap wood, cars, signs and other loose parts. This lovely lady below had the vision for this area! We also added an area to really work those gross motor muscles. Mr. Doyle created a boundary to keep it all contained to one area. We filled it with stumps, logs, and large branches. The kids have created obstacle courses and love lifting these up to show how strong they are! They jump, balance and create here. They collaborate and problem solve. They use both critical and creative thinking skills. This is a great area to develop 21st Century Learning Skills as they play! For our nature lovers, we have an area with plants for them to explore and observe. Some are edible such as peppermint and fennel. We have cone flowers, milkweed, irises, sunflowers and more. This area is a great place to explore and observe insects also! Here are some other things on our playground where they can let lose and have fun! Our playground is still a work in progress! We have many more ideas that we want to implement some day! One step at a time!
Safety is a clear priority, but so are look, feel, and function. A kid-scape only works when it is attractive, functional, and enjoyable to be in, otherwise neither kids nor adults will use it.
Suiting up for the final frontier isn't just about looks, it's about surviving and working in one of the harshest environments possible. So what exactly is a spacesuit, and what will the spacefaring fashionistas of the future be wearing?
Electroculture gardening is all over the place right now, but we're about to dive a bit deeper into the science and how to try it out at home
I built a modern outdoor sofa for our back patio. Find the step by step instructions with photos and a link to the woodworking plans.
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Jolanthe from Homeschool Creations created this fantastic interdisciplinary, multi-skill printable gardening unit that would be perfect for spring and learning about the Earth. Featuring twelve colorful activities, here are a few of the highlights {as always, you'll have to visit Jolanthe's site for the full scoop}! Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Scissor Skills. In this exercise, students help 'water the flowers' by cutting on the line in order to connect the watering can to the colorful blooms. Jolanthe provides two scissor skill worksheets that can be printed onto different weights of paper to provide exercise variations. For additional fine motor practice, you might also consider laminating a copy of each worksheet, or sliding them into a plastic document sleeve, and placing a copy in the writing center along with a dry erase marker or crayon to use for tracing. Along with building hand strength, coordination, and learning how to properly hold a writing tool, the activity also provides pre-writing practice. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Writing Patterns. While similar to the activity extension above, this pattern writing worksheet offers much more complex pre-writing practice - helping students practice directional movement, apply proper hand position, recognize the difference between drawing and writing, etc. Print onto the back of recycled worksheets or laminate for use with dry erase crayons. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Colors & Shapes in Bloom. This activity is great because it requires your students to practice several concepts/skills at once - shapes, colors, color word recognition, and shape word recognition. Cut the descriptions from the flowers, inviting students to match the pieces, or have your students paste the blooms into a booklet, highlighting the color words and circling the shape words {or both!}. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Parts of a Flower. With this fun puzzle worksheet, students will learn new vocabulary words and about the basic parts of a plant. First, invite students to construct the flower, placing the cards in the correct order, then match the appropriate vocabulary words to each part. Once they've had exposure to the words, have them play memory/matching games with the flower and vocabulary cards. Photo Source: homeschoolcreations.com Story Sequencing. This activity goes along with the book, Jack's Garden, by Henry Cole. After reading the story, invite your students to take these story event strips and put them in the correct order. This can be done as a class, in small groups, or as an individual assignment. These are just a few of the incredible activities Jolanthe has in store for your kiddos in her gardening unit. Be sure to visit her blog for more information and for the free download! Happy Learning!
I’m so excited about today’s DIY project, because it is one that I’ve been planning and working on for a while now. You all know I’m a huge fan of IKEA hacks, and you have seen quite a few on the blog recently. But I couldn’t resist another project idea when I saw the ÅKERBÄR tabletop greenhouses .
Get great results with your veggies and herbs by choosing the best soil for raised garden beds.
Digital (printable) art is an easy and affordable way to personalize your home, game room, or office. Either print at home, local or online print shop, or use it as a gorgeous wallpaper on your desktop! This beautiful artwork was made in the style of a 90s anime, featuring a cat sitting in a koi pond, mesmerized by the koi fish that are dancing in the water. Order this digital art piece now and gaze upon this lovely "Zen Garden" to experience calmness after a long day of working or studying. Simply download and enjoy! ✰ WHAT IS THIS? Digital art! After purchase, you’ll be able to download a PDF file with a link to a Google drive where you can download the artwork in your desired aspect ratio. Simply download the digital files, print and display it in your home in any way you see fit, or set it as your computer’s background! Read more about digital downloads here: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 ✰ INCLUDED SIZES This artwork is available in the following six aspect ratios. The maximum size as well as several smaller common sizes are mentioned as examples. 3:2 aspect ratio ○ in: 3x2, 6x4, 9x6, 12x8, 15x10, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24 ○ cm: 8x5, 15x10, 23x15, 31x20, 38x25, 46x30, 61x41, 76x51, 91x61 4:3 aspect ratio ○ in: 4x3, 8x6, 12x9, 16x12, 24x18, 32x24 ○ cm: 10x8, 20x15, 30x23, 41x30, 61x46, 81x61 5:4 aspect ratio ○ in: 5x4, 10x8, 15x12, 20x16, 30x24 ○ cm: 13x10, 25x20, 38x30, 51x41, 76x61 14:11 aspect ratio ○ in: 14x11, 21x16.5, 28x22 ○ cm: 36x28, 53x42, 71x56 ISO format aspect ratio A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 16:9 aspect ratio for a desktop or laptop, e.g. HD (1280x720), HD+ (1600x900), FHD (1920x1080), QHD (2560x1440), 4K UHD (3840x2160) and 8K UHD (7680x4320) NOTES No physical product will be shipped and no frame is included. Colors may vary slightly due to different monitors/printers. I create my art using a combination of Photoshop/digital painting and ai tools. When you make a purchase you are acknowledging that this art is created through a combination of these. Copyright/Attribution: This artwork is copyrighted and is for personal uses only. It is not to be used for commercial use, resale or redistribution, unless permission is granted by me. For more printable/digital artworks, check out my home page and view my currently expanding range of artworks at https://aisenartstudio.etsy.com Thank you for visiting my shop and I hope you enjoy your lovely new artwork! Lofi Art, Printable Wall Art, Instant Download Printable Art, Printable Digital Art, Digital Prints, Digital Download, Lofi Game Room Art, Cats, Garden, Zen, Yin Yang, Koi Fish, Pond
This is a front porch makeover for fall. Learn how to give your front porch and door and facelift for the season with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.
Looking for easy pipe cleaner crafts for kids? My girls love making these beaded dragonflies! They are so cute for any spring project. A great boredom buster for when they are stuck at home. Cute little gifts, too.
These easy-care varieties are the hard-working wonders landscape designers rely on, year after year.
Free Crocheted Poppy Pattern with video tutorials (left and right handed). Help us reach our goal of 10,000 poppies to create community art projects of Remembrance to honor our Veterans. #poppyproject
What looks like a limitation is actually a blessing in disguise!
These Stainless Steel Straight Railway Sleeper Brackets from InfiniBracket are a quick and easy system for mounting railway sleepers
Learn how to quickly build a classic 4-foot-long garden bench that is inexpensive and easy to construct with just a few basic tools.
Art projects that are fun for kids and bring in big bucks for your school auction!
Learn how to build your own DIY modular outdoor sectional with these printable building plans! Customize the size to fit your space!
You worked hard to grow that garden this year, make sure your plants are protected with this incredibly simple homemade bug spray for plants!
