With the kids at home more right now, you're probably on the lookout for ways to keep them busy that don't involve screens. Arts and crafts are a great option. As well as being really entertaining, they're educational projects that offer an easy way to develop essential skills. Firstly, arts and crafts are great for improving hand-eye coordination. This is an especially important skill because we use it in a variety of different activities ...
Easy crafts for kids: fun winter nature crafts and activities
Are you managing to get the kids playing outdoors this winter? These fun winter nature crafts will help you tempt them off the sofa! We don’t really see winter as ideal for spending time outdoors with our children, do we? The days are shorter, the weather is often less than inviting, and it’s hard to motivate ourselves to leave the comfort of a cosy house. But in my experience, children just don’t think this way. As far as my ...
Easy DIY bird feeder for kids to make
Are you looking for ideas for a DIY bird feeder for kids to make? This simple bird feeder craft is easy and fun, and will have the birds flocking to your garden! Homemade bird feeders are one of our favourite crafts. I've lost count of the number of times we've made them, and they're always a big hit with our local wild birds. Whenever we put them out in the garden they vanish within a couple of days. We usually use empty paper cups or ...
Handmade Christmas decorations: pine cone trees
My kitchen is covered in festive coloured paint, but that's all part of crafting at this time of year isn't it?! We've already started our homemade Christmas crafts with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and these gorgeous pine cone trees are our latest handmade Christmas decorations project. This DIY Christmas ornaments activity is absolutely ideal for children of all ages. There are no fiddly bits, and it's a pretty simple craft. DIY ...
Homemade bird feeders: easy step-by-step guide
These homemade bird feeders are a great way to give your local wild birds a real treat. You can make a bird feeder at any time of year, but it's particularly important to support wild birds in winter. Why homemade bird feeders are great for feeding wild birds in winter Winter is a tough time of year for wild birds, as natural food sources such as insects and berries are scarce. Also, birds need lots of energy-rich food to maintain fat ...
Easy Halloween crafts: spooky spider plants
We've had so much fun making these spooky spider plants! Aren't they just perfect for Halloween? I saw this easy Halloween crafts idea on the Amateur Gardening website, and thought the kids would love to have a go. We did this craft outdoors, but it would work perfectly well indoors if the weather isn't great. How to make spooky spider plants Here's what you need to make your very own spooky spider plants. Plant pots ...
Fun autumn crafts to do with your family
Collaborative post The autumn season, known to many as fall, is on it's way after what can only be described as an out-of-the-ordinary spring and summer. As well as being a great time of year to get outdoors and enjoy the changing of the seasons, the arrival of autumn means we can celebrate that 2020 is that bit closer to being over. But you're still going to need some inspiration for keeping the family busy over the next few months! When ...
Nature Crafts for Kids: how to make a journey stick
Making a journey stick is such an easy, fun outdoor craft to do with the kids - and a great low-cost way to have some fun family time. It's just one of the fun nature projects in my new book, 'A Year of Nature Craft and Play'. There’s an activity for every week of the year and it includes fun crafts, gardening, games, art and science experiments - perfect for inspiring kids to get creative with nature and explore the amazing natural ...
25 easy nature crafts for kids to try
Are you searching for inspiration on how to keep the kids busy? This selection of easy nature crafts for kids is a great place to start! Nature craft and nature play is such a simple way for kids to explore the world around them and get creative. You don't need lots of fancy equipment, money or crafting skills to make some really beautiful creations. Making kids crafts from nature is also very eco-friendly, because you're using natural ...
How to make twig-wrapped flower pots
If, like us, you have an ever-growing stick collection, this is the perfect nature craft for you! Sticks and twigs are just brilliant for crafting, and this little project turns them into a lovely homemade gift. All you need is a plant pot, some string, and a little plant to pop in when you're finished. The idea is to create a length of tied-together twigs that you then fasten around the pot. Start off by measuring each stick against the ...