Nature inspired arts and crafts reduce our dependence on consumable art supplies and are kinder to the earth. From ice art to seed mandalas and lavender playdough, find projects to inspire the artist in everyone.
The following teaching (and blog post) was shared with our Richmond Environmental Educators (REED) on June 4, 2024 by Andrea Phillpotts and Teya Wijayakoon. Both
Our fairy nature wings were dreamed up with a group of students who love playing in the fairy garden, but needed some reminders to remain
Playdough is surprisingly entertaining for kids of all ages. Adding lavender playdough as a sensorial play opportunity in the school garden becomes a delightful way
Making garden stepping stones is an affordable and easy class project that combines artistic autonomy with the scientific principles of viscosity and states of matter.
Earth-friendly Ice Art Learning and playing outdoors has multiple benefits for both children and adults. Teachers and caregivers looking for ways to get kids playing
Teaching outside has a long list of challenges, and trying to complete paper crafts in the wind, rain or snow tops my list of tasks that
One of my favourite art projects this time of year is inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. Classrooms can be chaotic as we get
A Seed Mandala Art Project Mandalas have a long history of therapeutic use and are often appreciated for having spiritual meaning. There is an enormous
Fall is the perfect time to reflect on the growing season and have children work with the bounty of the garden and school-yard! Nature crafts
As a teacher, I can tell you that holiday gifts are not expected! Many families, however, wish to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of
Have you ever had to do something that required your undivided attention while the music was blaring, the TV was on, or a room full
This post has been written to support imaginative play with a box at home. If you have boxes available from deliveries, or are expecting deliveries,
Command games are a playful way for teachers to position themselves as an authority figure with large groups of children who may be reluctant to
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I teach in an outdoor classroom all year, in all weather, and in all seasons. In Canada. The most common question I get is “what do you do in the
About three years ago a Wii made its way into our home. For my oldest son, it was a novelty and a result of years of negotiating for a game
One of the most challenging aspects of growing food in school gardens is choosing crops that can reliably be harvested within the school year. Potatoes are a great school garden
What a full day we had discussing all things outdoor play and learning! Thank you to everyone who joined me today from the Okanagan-Skaha school district. In our full day
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