Naturally Nature
Helping Children Interact with the Outdoors
Educational Purposes
Do you enjoy working with kids? Have a passion for the outdoors? Perhaps you have no idea where to start, or what to do. On this Flyer, discover some basic crafts, and educational resources to encourage your child to interact with the outdoors. Feel free to use this resource to develop ideas and projects of your very own, and to keep your little ones happy, whether in the classroom or in your own home.
Educational reading material
The Berenstain Bears: All things Bright and Beautiful
A Nice Walk in the Jungle
Maisy's Nature Trail
Awesome Activities to Try
Berry Picking
Nature Walking
Bird Watching
Scavenger Hunting
Outdoor Gardening
Bug Watching
Baa-Baa Black Sheep
Ingredients:
- Blackberries
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Celery Sticks
Flower-Pot
Ingredients:
- Graham Crackers
- Lunch Meat
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery Sticks
- Bananas
- Strawberry
- Grape
- Bread
- Jam
Disney's "Up"
Ingredients:
- Vegetable Crackers
- Marble Cheese
- Red and Green Grapes
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Carrots
Are you a Natural Crafter?
Nature Stamp Crafts
For this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Leaves, of various shapes and sizes (Preferably fallen)
- Blank Paper (suitable for class quantity)
- Paint, various colors (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green etc.)
- Paintbrushes
- Newspaper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Ensure that newspaper is placed on the surface of each craft table, to prevent the paint from getting onto the tables and keep the workspace clean.
2. Students may choose one, or a variety of leaves, and place them on top of the newspaper ready to paint.
3. Apply blotches of paint, using a variety of colors, to the entire back side of the leaf (with the veins) thoroughly. Students may ask teachers for further assistance.
4. Once the back side of the leaf is covered in Paint, place it on a blank sheet of paper, rubbing the unpainted surface of the leaf in even strokes, to ensure a clear stamp.
5. Hang your paper to dry, and take the necessary steps to finish cleaning up your work station.
*Be sure to wash you hands at the end of your craft :)
HAPPY STAMPING!
Nature Animal
For this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Leaves, various colors and sizes (Preferably fallen)
- Small stones or pebbles
- Scrap Bark
- Small twigs
- Small Flowers
- Googly Eyes
- Other Nature aspects
- Glue (*Glue Gun and Glue Stick)
- Construction Paper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Help the children gather materials from the outdoors that they would like to use in their pictures. (Make sure they're safe!)
2. Bring your materials inside, and place them at your work station.
3. Think of and choose an animal that you want to make out of your nature pieces (I.e. Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird etc.)
4. Using your materials, create the different parts of your chosen animal. (Ask your teacher for help if needed)
5. Glue down your pieces onto your paper. Have your teacher assist you with the glue gun for your heavier pieces. (i.e. pebbles) Be careful, it's hot!
6. Once you are finished, set your paper aside for an hour or more to dry.
7. When your paper is completely dry, write your name on the bottom portion of your paper, so others can admire your awesome work!
HAPPY CRAFTING :)
Nature Tree
For this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Blank sheet of paper
- Paint (Fall Colours: Green, Orange, Yellow, Red, White)
- Paintbrushes
- Glue
- Newspaper
*Children can make trees of different seasons
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place some newspaper down on your table, then grab a handful of pumpkin seeds and place them on the newspaper.
2. Decide what sort of tree you are going to make. (Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter)
3. Separate them into the group of colour that you will be painting them. Be sure to leave some plain to make the bark of the tree.
4. Paint the top side of the pumpkin seed with the different colors. Wait for the seeds to dry.
5. Once the seeds are done drying, arrange them into the picture of your desired tree, then paste them onto your blank sheet of paper.
6. Once it is dry, be sure to write your name on it and hang it up in the classroom or bring it home for Mom and Dad :)
Happy Tree-Making!
Educational Video - The Berenstain Bears: The Baby Chipmunk (1)
Educational Video - The Berenstain Bears: Bears for All Seasons (2)
Hand Print with Ink
- Paint (Orange, Red and Yellow)
- Black ink