Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and so much more! Through forest school children are given an opportunity to get outdoors and learn new skills.

 

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Summer is here and that means it's time for lots of outside time! My kids love to collect rocks and what better way to put them to good use than with these kindness rocks? Kids of all ages will love painting kindness rocks to hide around the local area or gift to loved ones. It's super easy to do and a great outside activity! Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own kindness rocks!

 

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Celebrate earth day on 22nd April by making a planet earth craft with the kids. Making this stunning earth day black glue craft whilst talking about our earth is a great way of introducing young children to the idea that our beautiful earth is very precious and we need to look after it. Use our free earth printable template to create the earth shape in this craft and complete the craft by drawing around your hands.

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Let’s celebrate the wonderful members of our community with this Community Helpers Craft that's just as one-of-a-kind as they are! This community helpers preschool craft is super easy to make using our community helpers craft template and it looks adorable (especially the photo version!)

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Unleash your little one's creativity with this Earth Dot Painting! Not only is this the perfect earth day art project for kids, it is also super easy using our free printable earth template. So what are you waiting for, get ready to start your earth themed dot art!

 

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With Spring already here, what better time for a super fun and adorable Easter bunny craft? You're going to love this no-sew sock bunny craft perfect for kids of all ages. It's perfect for using up all those socks who lost their match, too. Just follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own DIY sock bunny!

 

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Have fun using these printable Easter colouring pages to create a cute 3D Easter craft for kids! Simply colour each of the three layers of the Easter printable and then glue them together to create a free-standing 3D Easter scene. 

 

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Here are 25 easy Easter egg crafts your kids will love! Spring is right around the corner, and it will bring with it beautiful blooms, budding trees, and, of course, Easter eggs! But, spring also has its share of rainy days. If you're looking for an indoor activity to enjoy with the kids, try one of these easy Easter egg crafts. 

  

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Use our bunny template to create a colourful piece of crayon resist art. Alternatively, use the simple bunny outline to create your own spring or easter craft for kids. The choice is yours!

 

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Are you looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate Easter with your kids? How about making some homemade Easter cards together? We've gathered together 23 of our favourite handmade Easter card ideas that your children will love making. 

 

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Explore learning about colours with this fun colour mixing activity for kids! Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy using paint to learn how colours interact with each other as they paint cute little birds. We've included a free template for easy painting, too. After mixing colours, have fun decorating with your preferred supplies. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started with this fun colour mixing for kids art project!

 

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Looking for quick, easy, and entertaining science experiments for kids? You've come to the right place! Baking soda and vinegar experiments are always fun for kids, and you probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now. But these aren't your usual run-of-the-mill experiments. They're extra fizzy, extra colorful, and extra creative! 

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With springtime and warmer weather upon us, you'll be looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained. We've compiled a list of fun and easy spring activities for kids that you're going to love. They're engaging and simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers, but your older children will enjoy them, too. 

 

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If you're looking for some fun and easy Easter crafts for your kids, look no further! These 21 cute and easy chick crafts are perfect for any age. Chicks are super popular for Easter and spring projects, and there's no wonder why—they're darling! 

 

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Learn about color with this super cool Color Wheel Art Project! This color wheel project uses basic art supplies that you are likely to already have such as tissue paper instead of the usual paint. It is a fun alternative to creating a painted color wheel and it is easy to create using our color wheel template. As children make their own color wheel (that can double up as a suncatcher!) they can learn about primary and secondary colors. 

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If you're looking for a fun craft that older kids will enjoy, you're going to love this paper plate snow globe craft! Perfect for budding artists who enjoy spending time on detailed art projects. Bored kids stuck inside will have so much fun putting this snow globe paper plate craft together. Follow the step-by-step instructions to get started making your own snow globe craft.

 

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Keep the kids busy with this fun handprint snowman craft! Kids of all ages will love making a cute snowman handprint scene with basic art supplies. You can make the snowman craft as simple or complicated as you like. It's perfect for these cold winter months when you just need something to entertain your kids. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started on your own handprint snowman winter craft! 

 

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If you're looking for a fun snack idea for kids, you're going to love this easy penguin snack for kids! Children of all ages will enjoy helping with this edible craft idea. It's a perfect winter-themed penguin recipe that children will have so much fun decorating and eating! Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own easy penguin snack!

 

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Have fun using salt and paint to make your own heart salt painting for kids! Creating raised salt painting art is such a fun process art idea for children! It is mesmerising to watch the watercolor paint travel as if by magic along the glue and salt. This simple salt art is great for children of all ages and you can change the images to fit any theme! 

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February brings with it all things red, pink, and heart-shaped. We love making all kinds of heart art to show our family and friends that we care, so we've compiled a list of some of our favourites for you to try. 

 

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Grab our Chinese paper lantern templates and make a Chinese paper lantern craft. This paper lantern DIY is easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make with a little adult help, but also fun for older children to make for Chinese New Year.

 

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If your have paper and coloured pencils you have everything you need to make this delightful Printable Easter Basket! Grab the Easter basket template below.

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This list of mess free painting ideas for kids is sure to come in handy! Whether you're a parent or teacher, you know that kids and messes go together like peanut butter and jelly. Sure, messy play is a crucial part of childhood development. It fosters creativity, stimulates the senses, and sparks joy in their little hearts (and let's admit it, seeing their faces light up is priceless). But there are days when you might be craving a little less chaos and a little more order. On those days, this list of no mess painting activities is just what the doctor ordered!

 

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Here we have 20+ of the BEST fun and easy Chinese New Year crafts for kids! Chinese New Year is a time of year when families come together to celebrate. There are many traditions associated with this holiday, including exchanging gifts, eating special foods, and decorating homes with banners and paper lanterns.

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Have fun making your own Chinese dragon craft using our Chinese dragon mask template. These cute dragon mask printables can be used for the Chinese New Year or for some dragon-themed pretend play! There are two versions of the dragon mask available, a black and white version for you to color and a pre-colored design.

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Use these Chinese New Year Coloring Pages to create your own 3D scene. Just follow the directions on the Chinese New Year printables and build your own 3D Chinese New Year craft for the Year of the Dragon. There are also options for all the zodiac animals! 

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Sensory play is so important for kids. This type of play engages the senses and encourages kids to explore the objects and world around them. We've put together some of our most popular Sensory Play Recipes that are great for kids of all ages. You'll find sensory play ideas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but this type of play is beneficial for older kids, too.


 

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Watercolor painting for kids is a fun and easy way for kids to express their creativity and imagination. With just a few basic supplies, they can create beautiful and colorful works of art. If you're looking for some inspiration to get your little ones started with watercolor art, look no further! 

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You are going to love this list of art projects for kids! Art is a wonderful creative outlet for kids of all ages. Trying different art techniques and exploring various materials encourages creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and many other valuable skills. Plus, creating art is just plain fun! 

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Are you ready for some fun and easy pop art ideas? From Roy Lichtenstein to Andy Warhol, pop art has been a popular style for artists for decades. But what is pop art? And why is it so popular? Have fun finding out and scrolling through our list of easy pop art projects for kids. 

 

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