Monthly Archives May 30, 2014

A little gift for the dad who likes to read. Materials Fabric Photo fabric transfer paper Sewing Machine/ thread OR fabric glue Cardstock Scissors Fabric scissors OR a Rotary cutter & self...

Galen and I met working with children at a Centre for families to attend in the summer.  Galen had a connection there with a local man who trained carrier pigeons.  The children were ecstatic to send...

Here's a little activity to get your child or class to think like a bird and gather items to make a two-dimensional nest. Materials clean egg carton glue scissors Activity Label template Items...

A few summers ago while on holidays we stayed in a village that had several peacocks.  During this time, they were moulting.  The kids would get up early with Galen and go for a walk, looking for peacock...

When I worked as a classroom teacher, I had some students who were amazing at word challenges (e.g. taking a word and figuring out how many other words they could make using those letters).  In that same...

This activity explores painting with a new material and creating a resist with tape. Materials Craft feathers Blank cards & envelopes (or make your own from cardstock) Tempra paint Paint...

An easy and entertaining activity. Materials A down type feather An open space Directions Take a down type feather and place it on your hand, blow it up into the air.  Try to keep it from...

Here is a fun little variation of tag for a group of children. Materials Hoola hoops (although this is not necessary as you will see, but helps younger children learning the game) Directions Choose...

This is an activity inspired by our son.  He would find feathers and trace them on our sidewalk in chalk.  We have extended his idea. This idea was featured on The Crafty Crow.  Looking for creative...

Doesn't it seem  like there is some magnetic pull between children and the treasures of nature?  Here's an idea to encourage that discovery process.   Child binoculars Little plastic case (We have...