Race handmade boats, build an insect hotel and create wildflower Easter eggs, all while learning about the natural world -- whatever the weather.
This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the spring and summer months.
All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from streams and moss, to butterflies and dandelions. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom.
This wide-ranging book will provide inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.
Foreword 7
Spring
Gardening in a Box 10
Dyeing with Vegetable Juices 16
Radish Caterpillars 22
Nature Nests 24
Pressed-Flower Easter Eggs 28
Daisy Games and Activities 30
Strawberry Decorations 34
Growing Your Own Cuttings 36
Embroidered Fantasy Tablecloth 40
Dandelion Games and Activities 44
Cardboard-Box House
and Flower Shop 48
Spring Flower Bouquets 54
Felt Vegetables 58
Muddy Games and Activities 62
Discovering Moss 68
Mossy Crafts 72
Summer
Exploring a Stream 78
Building Boats 82
Insect Hotels 88
Outdoor Summer Games 98
Spiderweb Frames 106
Natural Soap 113
Outdoor Play Kitchen 116
Forest Dens 118
Resources 124
Edited by Stefanie Pfister