This little Pinecone Beeswax Bee is the latest addition to our nature table. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty cute! I love to make seasonal nature crafts, especially out of things we have found on our nature walks. I wanted to try to incorporate beeswax in making our little bee, and this is what I…
There’s nothing better than snuggling up and reading a book on a rainy day. These picture books are a great way to encourage kids to go out and play in the rain, to conquer their fear from storms, or to give them something to do while they wait for the rainclouds to roll over. These…
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….
My sons Silas and River absolutely loved this activity. We started the morning off with a walk and collected whatever weeds, leaves and flowers we could find. Then we brought them home and got to printing! The boys enjoyed the sensory experience of smelling the different foliage, and feeling the different textures. My son’s are…
This was my first ever knitting project! The boys each received one of these in their easter basket. I found the craft in the book Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 2 – 4s. This is a great resource for creating toys for small children. The author has also…
As forest schoolers, we spend a lot of time observing and experiencing nature. These are a few of my favorite nature quotes! I’ve tried to provide links to where the quotes originate from. These are some of my favorite books and writers who have inspired me to incorporate nature and outdoor play in my children’s…