“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 explore. TIME FRAME: As long as is possible. PROCEDURE: Simply…
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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 on top of a table cloth that can get dirty!…
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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 On your piece of paper, draw and cut out: a…
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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 like about yourself (Do you have a fun laugh? Are…
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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 On your paper, draw and cut out: a leaf with…
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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 them arrive. Follow all of the directions that come with…
