Reuniting Kids w/ Nature

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Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Erosion (1)

If you live outside of a metropolitan area, all you have to do to see the effects of erosion on the land is take a walk or a short drive after a heavy rainstorm. However, not everyone has that luxury, so creating your own experiment is the next best thing! PLaying with rocks, sticks, and dirt as a way to observe…
March 13, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Paper Beads

Making paper beads using old magazines is a fun, creative, and environmentally friendly activity to do when you have a little bit of time to spend around the table together. Whether it's windy, rainy, or snowy outside, these colorful little beads will brighten your day while you make them and brighten your wardrobe when you wear them. MATERIALS: Recycled paper,…
March 6, 2013
Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Quick Sand

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Quick Sand

Uncover the mystery around quicksand with this fun and easy activity! Who knows, maybe the knowledge will come in handy in real life one day? MATERIALS: 1 box of corn starch, 2 cups of water, newspaper (or a tablecloth that can get dirty), a large bowl, a small plastic animal (optional) TIME FRAME: 15 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Cover a…
February 27, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Water Filters

This simple water filter activity can be used for a variety of teaching experiences and allows kids to get their hands in the dirt :-) MATERIALS: A 2-liter bottle, sand (fine grain and large grain), gravel, cotton batting, a coffee filter or an old sock, scissors or a utility knife, a large cup, water.  Note that a lot of DIY filters…
February 19, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Compass Creation

Where does a compass find it's magic? Science! This simple activity not only gives a glimpse into the natural world, but it's also a useful tool that everyone would benefit from knowing how to make! MATERIALS: A bowl, water, a needle, a piece of buoyant material (craft foam, a small piece of cork or a small piece of wax paper),…
February 13, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Make Your Own Play Dough

Every kids loves play dough, don't they? What better way, then, to spend a bit of time ditching the plastic, dyes, and added ingredients than by making your own with the kid(s) in your life? MATERIALS: A large bowl 2 cups flour 2 cups warm water 1 cup salt 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional) food coloring…
February 6, 2013