Nature montessori activities

There are lots of good reasons to include items from nature in our art trays. Nature items have different textures and smells and provide a different experience to using paper or other stationary items. Using items from nature also: demonstrates resourcefulness - using what is readily available in the environment promotes creativity and out of the box thinking promotes learning about seasons and seasonality - what resources are available and when respects our natural environment leads to…

Learn how to construct a DIY Sticky Nature Collage from items you have at home to create a piece of unique art.

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

Nature Walk Cardboard Vase Activity that is so fun and easy to make with your kids. If you have cardboard on hand, this diy is free to make.

Anatomy of an Ant using our rock & stick loose parts. I kept this very simple & did not get overly scientific -- just pointing out the number of body parts, number of legs, and number of antennae. Fun way to get creative with loose parts plus the kids are handling natural materials and counting as we go. They loved this and we made a table full of them (swipe right for a view of some my kids did) counting and singing "The Ants Go Marching" as we went! . . . #letteraunit #lettera #aisforant…

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A simple guide on how to set up Botany Nature Table or Tray

Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!

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