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Saturday, March 2, 2019

Creative Crafts & Activities to Connect With Nature


When we are connected with nature, we come to care about it, which leads us to protect it.

One way to connect with nature is to  engage with it in creative ways. Here's a list of activities and crafts that help all of us--young and old!
  • Sensory Trust's "Creative Activities; A Collection of Free Activities Designed to Engage the Senses and Connect with Nature"
  • Six creative Ways to Connect With Nature
  • Nature Crafts and Nature Art Activities that use Natural Materials
  • Mother Natured's "Common Craft Materials you can Replace with Nature"
  • Nature Crafts 101 – 20 Stunning Crafts Using Items Found in Nature
  • Project Learning Tree: 14 Animal Art Projects Made with Recycled Materials
  • 5 Constellations Kids Should Know
  • Nature Art for Kids: 33 Activities to Try


Image from https://www.mountainriverschool.org/resources/2015/8/8/four-winds-nature-institute and https://goo.gl/images/Psb5Qr
Posted by Vicki at 12:30 PM
Labels: artisans , forests , maker movement , nature deficit disorder , outdoor education , STEM , sustainability

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About Me

Tech Integration Teacher @ Severn School

Previously @ Eagle Cove School (a Maryland "Green School"), serving as Academic Dean, 3rd Grade Teacher, "Green Team" Co-Leader

Proud owner of a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction; the 2012 Anne Arundel County Maryland Private School Teacher of the Year, and curator of a clutch of edtech, eco & more boards over at Pinterest.

I know that it's not always easy being green, but I'm pretty relentless in my pursuit! A lot of times, going EdTech will get you there! Just don't forget to go outside!!


All posts and commentary are my own and not necessarily those of any organization I am affiliated.

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