Nature Art

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Spring is in full force and we are spending much, much more time outside!  This Nature Art project is a fun way to let your children explore space, create art, and enjoy a natural sensory experience outdoors! 




You could use it as an excuse to review colors, count objects, name plants, and talk about patterns.  Or you could just let your children create a natural masterpiece.  Either is wonderful!

Simple Supplies:
  • posterboard
  • school (Elmer's) glue
  • outdoor supplies

Easy How-To:

1- Cut the posterboard down to a manageable size.  You want thick paper like posterboard because your children will be gluing heavy things to it.

2- Let your children create their own artwork by gluing small rocks, grasses, flowers, cones, sticks, and anything else they find in any design they choose!




Happy Educating, Carla

I may share at any of these parties!

Comments

Keitha said…
This is such a great idea. When my kiddo was little, I used to regularly take paper and glue to the park. He loved it!
May 2, 2013 at 6:43 AM
HannahW said…
Thanks for the idea! We decided to do it today! Peek into my blog tomorrow and you'll see how ours turned out!

I'd like if you shared this with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday Link-Up this week or next! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/search/label/Eco-Kids%20Tuesday
May 3, 2013 at 11:47 AM
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets said…
Keitha, That sounds like so much fun!

Hannah, I'll definitely come by to see it!!

Thanks for the invite, Jennifer!
May 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Hani said…
I love this idea! Can't wait to do it with my son..
May 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Angela said…
This is a great way for little ones to display all they find in nature!! Thanks for linking up at Tender Moments! -Angela @ Teaching Mama
May 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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