VerdancyProject Artist Seed Swap Fall 2022: Seed Paper Fun!!
We are Nature!!
Outdoor Fun!
Cut Paper Unfolding in Water!
Cut Paper Unfolding in Water!
Spring is time to awaken to new life and possibilities! Thanks to Ghada and Marty from a Texas Montessori School for sharing this fun project made of painted egg cartons and paper straws! Ghada engaged the children in creative play outside in making designs with the materials. I love this for it's spontaneity, and temporary nature. Very creative!!!
Cut Paper Unfolding in Water!
Cut Paper Unfolding in Water!
Cut Paper Unfolding in Water!
Thanks to Rose from Big Island for this great project! Use thin, colorful papers and cut into flower, turtle or other shapes that will unfold in a sequence. Fold and set in water to observe them unfold before your eyes!! A great hit with my grandson!!
Popsicle Stick Possibilities
Family Fun Time!
Download the free pdf file below to find out how to make family time even more fun with lots of games and activities for young children!! Thanks to @Journeyw_Jenna on Instagram for the great idea!!!
A Children's Book Celebrating Trees!
A Children's Book Celebrating Trees!
A Children's Book Celebrating Trees!
I love the Jewish holiday of Tu Bi'Shvat that is about the birthday of trees! It was celebrated on January 16. Thanks to our neighbor, Emily, for the recommendation!
There are many books about trees for children and adults. Check out your local bookstore's offerings and learn about our beloved forever friends!
A Timeless Resource!
A Children's Book Celebrating Trees!
A Children's Book Celebrating Trees!
This book was published in 1993 but it's a great resource, if it's still in print. You might find it used. My teacher-friend Rose gave me a copy after she retired from teaching preschool for many years. It has many superb ideas for Art and Nature activities!
There are many books out there with similar ideas.
The most important thing is to ask yourself:
1) How can this activity use sustainable materials?
2) Can we make use of things we would throw away or recycle? Things that can't be recycled (see plastic top examples below)?
3) Can we use non-toxic paints, markers, etc? How about using natural materials? Look in the Plastic Pollution tab for two art companies offering nature-based paints! Check out: