Supplies Needed:

Old Bed Sheet or Blanket

Paint

Outdoor Items (leaves, sticks, grass)

Clothes Pins and Clothes Line (someplace to suspend the sheet)

#1: Suspend the sheet from the clothes line using clothes pins. This way two can paint on the canvas at the same time. One on each side!

#2: Gather Outdoor Items such as sticks, leaves, grass, rocks, etc

#3: Dip each outdoor item into the paint and enjoy using the item to paint your canvas. Each item creates a unique mark on the canvas.

*If you don't want to ruin your sheet try using washable markers!

How did you decorate your canvas? Send us a picture or leave us a comment and let us know!

Supplies Needed:

Kiddy Pool or Bucket

Ice

Water

#1: Fill the pool with water

#2: Place a bunch of ice into the pool.

#3: Take turns seeing who can remove the most ice out of the pool using their feet. Try using only one foot for an added challenge!

Supplies Needed:

Paper

Pen or Pencil

Staples

Markers or Crayons

Glue

Outdoor Materials

#1: Take some paper about 27 sheets and staple a row of staples on one end, to create a book.

#2: Make the first page your title page

#3: On each additional page you will put the letter of the alphabet

#4: Go outside and try to find an object to go with every letter of the alphabet. If you can’t glue it in your book draw a picture!

A: Ant

B: Bee

C: Cactus

D: Dragon Fly

What are your favorite pages in your nature book? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Supplies Needed:

2-Plastic Plates

Scissors

Large Zip Lock Bag

Glitter/Sequins

Stapler

#1: Cut the center out of the two plates

#2: Place glitter/sequins in the zip lock plastic bag and seal. Don’t have glitter try cutting paper into small squares.

#3: Place the zip lock filled with glitter between the two plates. Staple the plates together around the edges

#4: Cut off any plastic bag that hangs out the edge of the plates

#5: You’re ready to go outside and use your homemade Frisbee!

Supplies Needed:

Bag of Quick Setting Concrete

Bucket

Water

Plastic Gloves

Container to use as your mold (plastic planter saucer, pie pan)

Spoon

Materials for Stepping Stone

#1: Design your stepping stone before you begin mixing the concrete. Try drawing a picture of what you want. Then gather all the items you will use.

*Materials to use in your stepping stone: leaves, broken tiles, rocks, foot, hand, name, coins

#2: Protect your work environment by placing plastic sheeting down. Put your plastic gloves on.

#3: Begin mixing the concrete following the manufacturer’s instructions. The mixture should be a peanut butter consistency.

#4: Once the mixture is mixed place the mixture into your container. If you are using a metal container make sure to spray it with cooking spray!

#5: Place the container on a level surface so that all the bubbles can leave the mixture

#6: Set the mixture aside for a few minutes so the mixture can begin to set.

#7:When the mixture is slightly set begin decorating your stone. If you are going to place a hand or foot print, spray it with cooking spray so the concrete won’t stick!

#8: Leave the stone set for about 4 days before you pop it out of the container and place in your garden!

How does your stepping stone look? Did you enjoy making it? Send us a picture or leave us a comment and let us know!