Have you ever used a weaving tool to relax? Weaving takes you to an incredible dream-like state when your gaze is fixed, your breathing slow and the only part of your body that’s moving is your fingertips. I worry that many children don’t get the opportunity to feel the ‘pause’ that weaving delivers to your mind. Not […]
How to make a nature weaving frame that will give you calm kids
You’re busy. Really busy. You’re rushing children around, getting groceries, paying bills, cleaning the house, catching up with family and friends, cooking dinners, while also trying build meaningful family time, perhaps you’re also working too. Sometimes I forget that our children ride along side our busy lives. Their life is perhaps even busier, with their […]
Make a SKELETON with natural materials and learn all about bones!
Let’s make a skeleton with natural materials! Those good old skeletons seems to be getting quite a run this Halloween. I’ve seen them everywhere. Cute skeletons, pretty skeletons and scary skeletons. They’re so trendy! If your kids are loving all these skeleton crafts, why not try making a skeleton using lots of sticks. If it’s […]
Threading beads onto Feathers: fine motor play and more
Threading beads onto feathers is such a wonderful way to get your toddler or preschooler building their fine motor skills. The bright beads and pretty feathers are bound to get their attention. Older children can learn from this threading activity too. In fact children will build their skills as they grow! Threading beads onto feathers […]
Top nature playdough ideas for kids
Nature playdough is a match that’s bound to bring your children hours of interactive, creative and educational fun. It’s an activity that brings together two loves that children just can’t get enough of –playing with dough and collecting and crafting with natural materials. You’ll want to keep these nature playdough ideas up your sleeve, trust […]
Building a stick house builds creative and confident kids
Many might think building a stick house is just a fun activity to keep your kids occupied – and it is in a way- but it’s so much more than that! It will build you child’s confidence and creativity in a super fun and engaging way. If you already have quite a few sticks around […]
DIY Nature Weaving Wood Slices
Nature weaving is a joyous activity that helps children develop fine motor skills and more importantly, it slows the world down. It sounds crazy but presence is sorely lacking in our children’s lives. Screen time makes children join a fantasy world where they become numb to time and feeling. It takes our kids away from […]
20 glorious ways to play with mud!
While some mothers and educators prefer pristine clean kids at the end of the day. I do not. If my kids are messy, I KNOW they’ve had a good day. Dirt on their face and on their clothes means they’ve been playing and that makes them happy. And that makes me happy. When it comes […]
Calligraphy play with homemade quills and leaves
While at the shops, on a whim, I bought some calligraphy pen nibs. I knew what I wanted to make – calligraphy feather pens, or homemade quills – but for some reason I was worried it wouldn’t work. So, they sat in my craft box for well over six months. I finally did get around […]
Nature Play: Mud Ice Creamery
Making MUD ice creams is going to get messy, let’s face it, but when kids get messy it usually means that they’re going to have a VERY GOOD time with a mud ice creamery! For those of you who hate mess – try to let it go just this once – setting up this nature […]