Nature based play

Use elastic bands to create beautiful artwork with Nature using a weaving/threading technique. Great for fine motor and hand eye co-ordination.

Children thrive in the outdoors. Making this flower ice will provide some nature sensory play. It helps teach children colors and temperatures, all while playing with organic, natural materials. A must for raising healthy, creative children. via @The Happy Herbal Home

Making your own DIY Nature Paint Brushes is a fun way to create art while getting outside and exploring nature. Whether you want Nature Arts and Crafts for Kids, Forest School Activities, or a fun Nature Themed Activity these are perfect.

15 super awesome nature inspired activities for kids! Mud pie, organic planting, DIY mason bee habitat, nature weaving, Leaf Threading and even worm farm!

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Being in nature is both beneficial and refreshing. There are countless wonderful advantages to spending time outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and the opportunity to connect with and learn from the natural world. That’s why so many of my resources incorporate nature-based activities. Nature School is a fabulous outdoor-inspired resource you can get as part of my Everything

Outdoor education activities that are fun for kids! These nature study ideas are a perfect for preschool & elementary moms looking for simple at home learning activities. List of 18 easy activities to educate your child in nature all year round. The list includes ideas for drawings, planting flowers for a butterfly garden, & going on a bug hunt! If you enjoy these activities explore our printable homeschool Nature Guides. Find your perfect month of nature studies at ThePeacefulPreschool.com

A fun and simple science activity for kids

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

How to make some totally gorgeously coloured natural dyes for play dough using plants and kitchen cupboard ingredients! Add these natural dyes to my best ever, no-cook, zero waste play dough recipe for a brilliantly, all natural play experience for your little ones! First, make my best ever, 4 minute play dough recipe! I made...Read More »

5 Nature Art Ideas for Kids

As the days grow longer and the sun begins to pour through your windows, there’s a gentle nudge in the air—a feeling that it’s time to shift gears. For therapists working with children, summer is more than just a season. It’s a powerful opportunity to infuse your space with light, energy, and sensory-friendly activities that meet kids exactly where they are: playful, curious, and in need of emotional expression. In this article, we’ll explore how to transition your child therapy office for…