Turning trash into treasure is not only fun, it’s great for the planet. You’ll love this recycled art project that transforms a paper egg carton into a beautiful bouquet of flowers—perfect for . . .
Combining Easter fun and environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day is a win-win in our eyes. Here are instructions to make DIY Easter “eggs”— a fun and clever way to wrap and hide treats f . . .
Craft some quick, easy and super cute Easter friends with crepe paper rolls!SuppliesSheet of card stock or cereal boxCrepe paper roll(s) in desired color(s)Small scraps of colored paperYarn, buttons . . .
These cute burlap bunnies are fun to create and fill with treats, making them perfect for friends or classmates! Kids can participate in assembling or decorating these treat filled easter decoration . . .
These fancy eggs are great for gifts or extra-special Easter decorations, and kids can make them with just a handful of inexpensive craft items.
Supplies: Craft foam sheetBeads, sequins, glit . . .
Surprise friends, classmates or teammates with festive treat bags filled with candy or snack crackers. Perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration!
Materials
8½ x 11” cardstock i . . .
Make miniature baskets using simple materials like paper plates, pipe cleaners and markers; then deliver springtime treats to neighbors and friends!
Supplies
Paper plates, one per basket
Marker . . .
This spring, Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Rated PG. Only in theaters April 5th.
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Lu . . .
Supplies
Twigs or sticks, 6–12” long
Garden clippers
Scissors
Twine or yarn
Variety of grasses, flowers and plants with long stems. (I used buttercup, euryops, geranium, lavender, rosemar . . .
Celebrate Earth Day by creating a cute flower picture made from nature items and food coloring.Remember: never pick items from plants; use what’s already fallen on the ground!
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Creating and maintaining a nature journal is a fun, relaxing and educational activity for children (and adults) that encourages time outdoors and connection with nature. There is no right way to kee . . .
Celebrate and promote Earth Day (April 22) with kids by making posters from recycled newspapers and magazines.Supplies
Old newspapers and magazines
Red, blue and green watercolors, craft paints . . .
Create beautiful outdoor art using homemade paintbrushes from plants and items found in nature.Tips for Teachers/ParentsTeach children to respect living plants and only use found or discarded flower . . .
We don’t know many kids who can resist jumping in rain puddles. And since we don’t get rain puddles too often in San Diego, it’s a particularly unique and special activity! Why not commemorate . . .