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Sunset Tree

Sunset Tree

You guys! Do you remember the triptych painting I've mentioned working on? Well, I am so excited to have finished it over the break and to have even gotten it up on the wall in our Dining area before heading back into the daily grind of work! What do you think? A couple of notes: Each canvas is 2 feet by 4…
January 4, 2016

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Self Appreciation Caterpillars

MATERIALS: Construction paper (different colors), scissors, glue or a stapler, markers or crayons TIME FRAME: 15 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Begin by cutting out several circles of the same size  (8-10 is a good start) from different colors of construction paper Next, think about the qualities in yourself that you like about yourself (Do you have a fun laugh?  Are…
July 3, 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 Children w/ Nature – Nature Journals

Nature Journals are the perfect way to document all of your outdoor adventures! By writing down their observations, children process their experiences and get to utilize a different way of learning! By showing children the importance of keeping a journal (whether they be nature journals or any other kind of journal), we're showing them that not only do their experiences…
January 10, 2013