PINE CONE PROJECTSPINE CONE PROJECTSSIMPLE STICK CRAFTSSIMPLE STICK CRAFTS

STICK FLOWER BOUQUETWrap sticks with brightly colored embroidery string or yarn. Dip yarn in glue and wrap tightly around any smooth sticks. They look beautiful in a flower vase and will never wilt or die!

Look no farther than your own yard for fun and super affordable craft ideas!

STICK BOATHot glue sticks of a similar size and shape side by side to make a ‘raft’ that will actually float! Add some pennies and place the raft in a bowl of water to see how many it will hold!

GOD’S EYE WEAVINGHot glue two sticks into a cross. Wrap different yarns around the sticks to form a pattern of colors!

Tie leaves or pine needles into a bunch and then to a stick to make a creative paintbrush out of natural materials!

NATURE BRUSHES

PENCIL HOLDERHot glue sticks all the way around an empty soup can to make a super cool pencil or pen holder!

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PINE CONE PROJECTSPINE CONE PROJECTS

PINE CONE BOUQUETPaint pine cones brilliant colors like a bouquet of flowers. Hot glue a stick to the bottom like a flower stem, and you can put the pine cones in a vase just like flowers!

Crafting with pine cones is fun and easy! – all you have to do is find a good tree and gather a big pile and best of all, they are free!

PINE CONE BIRD FEEDERTie fishing line to pine cone so you can hang it later. Then spread peanut butter liberally all over the pine cone. Use a butter knife to push the peanut butter into the cracks. Roll in birdseed and hang.

PINE CONE CRITTERS

Use random craft supplies to create ‘faces’ for your pine cone. Googly eyes, pipe cleaners, beads, feathers...anything goes! Get creative. Use hot glue to attach.

Paint with pine cones Dip pine cone in paint and use as a ‘brush’. You could also place your paper in a pan with sides, squirt some paint onto the paper, and roll the pine cone around in the pan.

PINE CONE PAINTING

PINE CONE SUN CATCHERHot glue beads onto each ‘petal’ of your pine cone and then hang in a bright spot to catch the sunlight.

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NATURE ACTIVITIESTake the fun and learning outside with easy to do

nature-themed STEM and science activities that use the world

around you for inspiration!

Insect Hotel Build a simple bug house, bug hotel, insect hotel or what-ever you want to call it for your backyard! Click here for more info.

Backyard Jungle Is you backyard a jungle? We have a terrific way to explore nature in your own backyard with the one square foot outdoor STEM project!. Click here for details.

Nature STEM Challenges Try engineering with natural materials as you

solve the nature-inspired STEM challenges on the printable cards! These

challenges are meant to be done outdoors.

Birdseed Ornaments Nature is for the birds, literally! Homemade birdseed

ornaments are a great way to star birdwatching in your own backyard. Click here for more.

How Do Trees Breathe? Spring has surely sprung when you see new leaves on the trees, but how do plants breathe?All you need to do is head outside and grab a few leaves to get started. Click here for details.

How Does Water Move Through Leaves? Earth science, natural science, whatever you want to call it, you will want to try this activity learning about the structure of plant leaves and how water travels through leaf veins with the kids this season. Click to find out more.

Sun Prints Outdoor STEAM using the sun’s rays! Collect natural materials

such as leaves, sticks, and rocks, and set up a sun print activity on a bright and

sunny day! See how to get started here.

Cloud Viewer Have you ever laid in the grass and watched the clouds

roll by? Make a cloud viewer and learn more about all the different

kinds of clouds! Click here for details.

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Natural STEM Challenge InstructionsNatural STEM Challenge InstructionsNatural STEM Challenge Instructions Instructions: Try to use as many natural items as possible such as sticks, leaves, rocks, bark, reeds, and anything else you have around the area! Go on a nature hunt and take a paper bag to collect goodies. You may need to sparingly use string or twine, but please remember not to litter and bring these extra supplies back inside! Do your best not to use any man-made materials! Encourage kids to not pick leaves off of trees or break branches off of trees! Use items that are already on the ground as much as possible!

Build a fortBuild a fortBuild a fort Challenge: To create some shade on this hot day, you need to

build a fort you can sit in comfortably.

Use natural materials to build your structure.

Design a Model HouseDesign a Model HouseDesign a Model HouseChallenge: Design and build a model house out of only materials

found in nature. Can you add a working door? How does your

house stand up to the weather over time?

Design a Stick RaftDesign a Stick RaftDesign a Stick Raft Challenge: Can you design and build a stick raft that floats!

What could you use for a sail? Will your stick raft hold a load

of rocks? If so, how many rocks will it hold before taking on

water? If possible, take your stick raft to a small stream.

Art & NatureArt & NatureArt & NatureChallenge: Get creative and add art to your nature finds!

Build a sculpture, make a picture, or design a mandala

with nature. Can you make a self-portrait

or build a rock sculpture?

What is the problem? How have others solved the problem? What are the limitations/guidelines? Who can help me solve this problem?

What information will I need to solve this problem? What resources do I have or need to solve this problem?

How can I solve this problem? Have I found an “out of the box” solution? Do I have more than one solution?

What materials do I have/need? What steps will I take to solve this problem? What could go wrong?

I will test my plan! I will take notes of my process/observations! I will draw/take pictures as I work, for reference later!

I will reflect on my design. What changes can I make to improve my plan/solution? What does my data tell me about my first attempt? I can create another plan and retest!

What information & resources will I need?

What materials

do I have?

How can I solve the problem?

What changes can I make

to improve my plan?

What is the problem?

I will test my solution

and take or draw notes.

Treasure Hunt

Leaves

Stick

Bird

Bird’s Nest

Seedling

Bee

Squirrel

Feather

Acorn

Snail

A Red Flower

Footprints

Dragonfly orButterfly

Dandelion Clock

Spider’s Web

Caterpillar

Smooth Rock

Water

Tree Stump

Pine Cone

Try to find 4 different kinds

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Treasure Hunt

A Red Flower

Footprints

Dragonfly orButterfly

Dandelion Clock

Spider’s Web

Caterpillar

Smooth Rock

Water

Leaves

Stick

Bird

Seedling

Bee

Squirrel

Feather

Acorn

Try to find 4 different kinds

Nature WalkNature Walk

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