Photo by Jamie Plain
Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and discover the beauty of nature. As the weather gets warmer, flowers bloom, leaves turn green, and colors pop up all around. Go on a nature walk and collect treasures from your outdoor adventure using this fun collector!
Go on a Nature Walk:
›› Take a stroll outside and observe the signs of spring. Look for blooming flowers, budding leaves, and any other interesting plants you find.
›› Discuss the beauty of the season with your kids and encourage them to choose flowers, leaves, or small plants for their nature collector.
Other Supplies:
›› Repurposed cardboard, any size
›› Crayons, markers or paint
›› Scissors
›› Sharpened Pencil
How to Make a Nature Collector:
›› Find a piece of plain cardboard. (We repurposed a Rolling Pin donut box!) A flap cut from a larger box would be a perfect size for young learners.
›› Use a pencil to help the kids draw an animal or creature on the cardboard. It could be a spring creature, their favorite animal, or even a vase.
›› Choose markers, crayons, or paint to color their design. Let your imagination run wild!
›› You can use scissors to cut out the animal shape from the cardboard or leave it square like ours.
›› Use a pencil to poke holes through the cardboard in or around the animal shape. Make as many holes as you want, placing them no more than an inch or so apart. These holes are where you’ll keep treasures from your nature walk.
›› Now you have a fantastic nature collector to remember your springtime adventure. Hang it up and enjoy the beauty of the season every day.
