Fall leaves on the light table are so amazing! The wide expanse of color from fall leaves is our favorite thing about fall. They are so beautiful! Plus they are a prep-free way to start teaching to toddlers and preschoolers about nature and the seasons. Throw those fall leaves on the light table and explore them […]
Citrus Themed Nature Discovery Bottles for Kids
We love discovery bottles but we really haven’t made that many lately. Today, however, we were inspired to make a nature themed sensory bottle as part of this month’s Discovery Bottles Blog Hop hosted by Preschool Inspirations. Discovery bottles are simple sensory play activities for kids that are always a hit! Try one! Post contains […]
Backyard Nature Fairy Wand Craft
Need some fun backyard activity ideas? This simple nature fairy wand craft is so easy to make and lots of fun for kids of all ages! My daughter and daycare kids love making them. We spend a lot of time outside in the summer months and the kids get tired of the same old activities […]
Shimmering Fairy Wand Craft for Kids!
A backyard fairy wand craft! What could be more fun?! We love simple crafts that incorporate natural materials into them and this shimmering fairy wand craft is no exception. We explored out backyard and found the most perfect sticks to turns into these! This sparkly fairy craft also makes a fun pretend play prop! My daughter and […]
DIY Nature Suncatcher Craft for Kids
We love this nature suncatcher craft! I like finding ways to incorporate natural items into our indoor environment and activities because not only are they beautiful but it also allows us to explore the world around us. With all the flowers in bloom right now it’s the perfect time to do simple spring crafts with the kids! Affiliate […]
Earth Science for Kids on the Light Table
We love to explore with natural materials and items we find out in our yard or parks. The girls have been especially fond of rocks lately so to encourage this interest we rounded up some rocks and agates and pulled out the light table. Exploring rocks and agates is a great, hands-on way to introduce […]
Preschool Counting Practice with Nature
This week we are doing a lot of preschool counting practice with nature. I love fall activities and the kids really enjoy simple, hands-on early math activities so this activity was perfect for us. It’s easy to set up and you only need a few simple things that may already be in your craft closet! […]
Nature Art Flower Collages for Kids!
Do your kids love making art with nature? If so, then these nature art flower collages are perfect for them! We love using natural materials in play and learning activities. I try to incorporate simple materials from our backyard into everyday activities and the kids always love it. It’s a great way to explore the […]
DIY Stick Wind Chime for Kids
Pony bead crafts have been high on our list of kids craft activities lately as the girls are really interested in using them. After a wind storm left a bunch of down branches and sticks in our yard I decided to combine the two and let each of the girls make a stick wind chime. […]