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Tag Archives: Nature-Based Play

This upcycled DIY shoebox trunk for kids hides a whole kids nature explorer kit! Make your own with recycled supplies. | via barley & birch
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08 Oct
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Make: An Upcycled Shoebox Nature Explorer Kit

  • November 18, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” I'm not sure whether it's the cozy, colorful beauty of autumn or the knowledge...

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DIY leaf stick puppets made with paper scraps and nature supplies! | via barley & birch
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30 Sep
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Make: Paper Leaf Stick Puppets

  • October 1, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Paper
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Our yard is chock-a-block full of bright yellow maple, elm, and ash leaves, and our art table is awash in autumn-inspired leaf projects (have you seen our...

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Our cardboard DIY fall leaf match flip book is a fun way for kids to practice shape recognition while learning about positive and negative space. | via barley & birch
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26 Sep
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Make: A DIY Fall Leaf-Matching Flipbook

  • October 3, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Paper, STEAM Learning
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With fall in full swing, we're exploring new uses for our free printable leaf activity kit this week! To compliment our leaf-themed art projects (check out our...

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Make magic paper leaf wands with simple art supplies and our free printable leaf activity kit! | via barley & birch
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22 Sep
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Make: Autumn Magic Paper Leaf Wands

  • October 1, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Paper, Sensory Play, Spring, Summer
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There's just something about autumn that's pure...magic, isn't there? This week we're bringing fall to life indoors from the comfort of our warm, cozy craft table with...

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Use our free printable kids leaf activity kit and loose parts & nature supplies for a fall invitation to create! | via barley & birch
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18 Sep
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Discover: Five New Ways to Use Our Kids Leaf Activity Kit

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Paper, Sensory Play, STEAM Learning
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A few years ago I designed a simple free printable leaf activity kit for b&b. and all these autumns later, its still one of our most popular...

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Discover a treasure-trove of kid-friendly crafts to make along to your favorite Raffi songs! | via barley & birch
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20 Jul
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Discover: 50+ Raffi-Themed Kids Crafts and Activities

  • August 5, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play
  • 5 comments
Big news for fans of whales in music...2020 marks the 40th anniversary of Raffi's Baby Beluga! Growing up, my sister and I played...

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Our free printable nature scavenger hunt is the perfect on-the-go activity for kids outdoor play and exploration! | via barley & birch
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28 May
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Freebie: A Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Fall, Nature-Based Play, Spring, Summer
  • 1 comment
When the sun is shining and the weather is nice, sometimes it only takes the simplest of activities to have the BEST afternoon! One of my classic...

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These interactive kid-made collages are a fun art exercise and mental scavenger hunt that will help your kiddos find some calming inner peace! | via barley & birch
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21 Apr
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Make: An Interactive “Scavenger Hunt” Art and Play Activity

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Nature-Based Play, Paper, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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Pack your art supply bag and take a calming breath - we're going on a scavenger hunt - right from the comfort of your favorite cozy chair!...

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Craftmas 2019 - 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies | via barley & birch
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03 Dec
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Discover: 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies

  • August 4, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Nature-Based Play, Winter
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The hustle and bustle of the holidays has TRULY hit! With all the events and plans and family and prep, the joy of sitting down to make...

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Create an easy Christmas countdown with this adorable DIY pine tree lot scene! | via barley & birch
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22 Nov
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Make: A Mini Pine Tree Farm Holiday Sensory Activity

  • December 3, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Winter
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A little more than a month to Christmas and I've been hoarding advent calender inspiration! I'm rarely organized enough to get 25 little gifts together for so...

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These gradient leaf banners are a naturally lovely way to celebrate fall or the holiday season and easy for kids and parents to make. | via barley & birch
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07 Nov
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Make: Gradient Leaf Banners

  • November 10, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play
  • 2 comments
This morning on a walk with my dog, I realized it was probably the last day for leaves in our neighborhood. They’ve been incredibly glorious this year...

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Use a fun painting technique to create a gorgeous DIY monarch butterfly mask with your kids. Just add wings for the most gorgeous homemade Halloween costume!
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12 Aug
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Make: A DIY Painted Monarch Butterfly Mask

  • August 24, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Dramatic Play, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Paint, chalks and pastels, Paper, Summer
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Did you know that between mid-spring and late fall, Monarchs produce FOUR generations of butterflies? The last group of Monarch butterflies usually emerge in November. Instead of...

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