19
Feb
Chocolate Box Nature Collection
Don’t throw out those chocolate boxes just yet! After Valentine’s Day we found they make the perfect miniature cabinets of curiosities for young nature collectors. Full disclosure: I bought the boxes pictured in this post for myself, because Valentine treats to yourself is always a good idea. Also, chocolate. But what I didn’t count on […]
21
Oct
Autumn Fairy Dust
This Autumn Fairy Dust activity is a unique, whimsical way to play outside and learn about the autumn season that calls on phenology, imagination, and a touch of magic. Ingredients Autumn leaves Dried flowers and spices (We used cloves, cider spices, roses, clover buds, and lavender) Flower seeds Small empty glass jars Edible glitter* Before […]
8
Sep
Tree Identification for Kids: My Leaf Book
While walking to and from school, leaf collecting has become a daily hobby for my family. The bottom of the stroller is filled after only a few blocks with a variety of leaves found by my 5-year-old while my toddler, who reamains fastened in the stroller, eagerly points to leaves for her sister to collect. […]
22
Dec
Colorful Acorn Caps (The Easiest Acorn Craft Ever)
Aren’t these stunning? I learned about this craft from a couple of my coworkers and had to share. The 4-year-old and I made these with the large stash of acorns we’ve been collecting over the fall season. She used them as a form of fairy currency for pretend play. We also turned them into necklaces, […]
