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Tag Archives: Spring

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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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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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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Kids will have fun making these lovely play dough and paper straw forests with supplies from the garden! A naturally wonderful way to practice fine motor skills with sensory play.
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21 May
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Make: Paper Straw and Play Dough Fairy Forests

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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There is something SO calming about working with playdough - even as an adult I find making and manipulating it incredibly satisfying. It's always been one of...

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Discover 16 modern and creative bunny crafts for kids!
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15 Apr
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Discover: 16 Creative Bunny Crafts and Activities for Kids

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Spring
  • 2 comments
Looking for a creative spring activity? From sculpture projects to recycled crafts to nature art - even a sweet little snack! - we're celebrating cottontail season with...

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These fun cardboard spring sculptures inspired by Alexander Calder encourage kids to play with shape and form. They're a great recycled art project and STEAM activity! | via barley & birch
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08 Apr
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Make: Calder-Inspired Cardboard Spring Sculptures

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Spring, STEAM Learning
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Back when I used to live in Chicago, life didn't get sweeter than chilling outside in a downtown plaza on a spring day, just people-watching and enjoying...

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This adorable baby turtle play dough invitation only uses a few basic materials and encourages kids to explore nature, patterns and forms! | via barley & birch
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03 Apr
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Discover: Three Baby Turtle Playdough Invitations

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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Tiny turtles everywhere! Baby animals are where it's at this week (take a gander at our brood of egg carton cup ducklings!) and it seems that pond...

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Craft an adorable floating duckling out of an egg carton and a baby food jar lid! It couldn't be easier and is perfect for pretend play, sensory bins or small worlds!
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01 Apr
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Make: Egg Carton Cup Floating Ducklings

  • May 1, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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Spring's arrival brings a flood of blossoms & sprouts, new sounds & fresh smells - it seems there is new life to...

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This process art spring craft for kids combines fabulous folk art style with fun, experimental painting techniques for a bloomin' lovely spring art project!
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28 Mar
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Make: DIY Folk Art Bunnies

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Paper, Spring
  • 2 comments
Oh process art fans, do I have a fab spring surprise for you…! This one comes courtesy of two of my favorite art friends, and if you’re...

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A beautiful and easy mini rainbow pillow kids can make on their own using chalk pastels.
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01 Mar
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Make: DIY No-Smudge Chalk Pastel Rainbow Softies

  • August 3, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Paint, chalks and pastels, Spring, Summer
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Our spring season is filled with days to celebrate and occasions for gift-giving. From St. Patrick's Day to birthdays to Mother's Day, I'm always trying to think...

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Make a beautiful set of melted crayon butterflies inspired by our friend Shannon at Oh Creative Day!
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26 Feb
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Make: Melted Crayon Butterflies

  • July 30, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Nature-Based Play, Spring, Summer
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I have a list a mile long of friends' projects I’ve been dying to try! Last week I finally sat down, went through them all, and decided...

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