“Time in nature is not leisure time; it’s an essential investment in our children’s health (and also, by the way, in our own).” ~Richard Louv, Last child in the Woods MATERIALS: Wear weather appropriate clothing, bring a water bottle, and a small snack and any other tools that might help you…
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MATERIALS: Natural materials (pine cones or sticks) or an empty, plastic water bottle, etc, peanut butter, bird seed, a butter knife, string, scissors TIME FRAME: 15 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: This activity can get very messy! If it can be done outside, perfect! If not, be sure to do it…
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MATERIALS: A sturdy paper plate, paper, crayons or markers, scissors, yarn or string, a stapler or tape TIME FRAME: 30 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Draw a spiral on your paper plate and cut along the line you drew Decorate your paper plate however you like using your crayons or markers…
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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…
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MATERIALS: A sturdy paper plate, paper, crayons or markers, scissors, yarn or string, a stapler or tape TIME FRAME: 30 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Draw a spiral on your paper plate and cut along the line you drew Decorate your paper plate however you like using your crayons or markers…
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MATERIALS: Everything you need for this activity can be ordered directly from: The Butterfly & Nature Gift Store TIME FRAME: Four weeks PROCEDURE: Order your caterpillars! If you do not already have a Butterfly House, order one of those, too (it can be re-used over and over)! Wait patiently for…
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MATERIALS: Paper (recycled or construction paper), scissors, a pencil, glue (optional), crayons or markers (optional) TIME FRAME: 15 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Take a piece of paper and fold it in half, end to end Draw half of a butterfly shape Keeping your paper folded in half, carefully cut it…
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MATERIALS: Scrap paper (any non-glossy paper will do), water, window screening, an old picture frame, stapler, large plastic tub, blender, water TIME FRAME: 15 minutes prep + 1 hour + drying time (12-36 hours) PROCEDURE: Begin by tearing up your scrap paper into pieces about 1 inch square. Fill your…