We made these puppets out of the bug flashcards from Mornings Together. This was a super simple craft with no laminator required! The boys loved carrying these around in the cute coconut bag I thrifted and searching for these bugs in our backyard. We also made a puppet show with them! If you’d like to print…
These Seashell Beeswax Candles are part of a collection of homemade seasonal candles I make to add to our nature tables. In the past I have made Walnut Shell Candles for Winter, and Orange Peel Candles for Summer. Unlike the Walnut Shell Candles, these unfortunately cannot float, which was kind of disappointing! They are very…
This week we visited our local nature center and attended a nature art class. There are many nature centers run by the county that have free or affordable classes, so be sure to check if there is one available near you! In this class the teacher showed the kids all different kinds of animals and…
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…
Sensory activities are a great way to connect with toddlers and babies, and even with older children. We try to incorporate nature in our sensory activities and create multisensory experiences. Another priority is making sure these sensory experiences are safe, sustainable, affordable, and simple. These can be set up in a minute, and incorporate simple…