Painting on trees is my son’s favorite activity. He asks to do this almost every day! It’s super simple to make up and perfect for Forest School settings. I have taught a Forest School class with this activity with kids of all ages. It was a lot of fun and it created a wonderful memory….
We made these orange peel beeswax candles to celebrate Summer Solstice. We love to make candles for every Solstice or Equinox. We then light the candles are read a story. These orange peel candles were very simple to make! Supplies beeswax oranges wick a double boiler calendula flowers (optional, you can make them without or…
This DIY scented play dough recipe is super simple to make. We added scent and flowers to make it multisensory. It is also non-toxic, and replacing food coloring with turmeric makes it even more safe for little hands. This play dough recipe is a staple in our home. We have made it at least a…
This summer we found a school of tadpoles in an old fountain at our local park. It was a beautiful illustration of natural life. There were easily hundreds of babies swimming around at all stages of life. As a fun summer project we decided to take a pair home to observe. My boyfriend, being overly…
This year for Earth Day, we made recycled cardboard painted Earths! My sons are only 2 years old, so it can sometimes be hard to set up a craft for them. This craft could not be more simple! I paired the craft with these Letter Tracing Tiles. These are a favorite in our home. I…
If you are looking for a sensory activity for summer that requires no set up, this is it! I think it’s easy to overthink sensory play, to spend hours on dyeing rice and collecting trinkets. This is a great sensory experience for young children. My son enjoyed splashing in the water, exploring the different textures,…