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Do you want to introduce your preschooler to the wonders of nature and celebrate Earth Day at the same time? Look no further than this engaging and fun craft idea! Taking a nature walk with your little ones and letting them collect natural materials not only instills a love and appreciation for the environment but also provides the perfect opportunity to create a beautiful Earth Day collage. We’re going to double up on this craft and use nature treasures as well as recycled materials and some exploration and creativity to create this fun and easy craft.
Step 1 ) Gather Materials from Your Nature Walk
To create your Earth Day collage, begin by gathering materials from your nature walk. Encourage your preschooler to collect leaves, grass, flowers, and any other interesting items they come across. This is a great opportunity to teach them about the different types of plants and how they grow. You can also talk about the importance of respecting nature and not damaging the environment by leaving plants and animals in their natural habitats.
I gave my son a some container and some scissors and let him collect as he would from our yard, while also talking about respecting the growing things from our neighbors yards.
Once we’d gathered a full container of leaves, grass and flowers we headed back inside.
Step 2 ) Collect and Cut up blue recycling
To add more dimension to your Earth Day collage, consider cutting up blue recycling materials to create textured water. Not only will this add visual interest to your creation, but it also reinforces the concept of reusing materials. With this approach, your preschooler can see firsthand how everyday objects can be repurposed to create something new and beautiful.
Once the blue pieces have been cut up you’re ready to start building your collage. is ready, the possibilities for arranging natural materials are endless. This fun activity will help your child develop their artistic skills while also learning about the importance of preserving the environment. Next, take the creativity up a notch by creating a collage-style Earth cutout.
Click the Earth to print it, or draw your own Earth to fill in
Step 3 ) Create your Collage
Once you have gathered your materials, it’s time to start creating your collage. Cut up blue recycling materials to and paste it into the ocean areas that represent the Earth. Then, encourage your preschooler to arrange the natural materials they collected onto the land areas of the earth to create a unique Earth Day collage.
By taking a nature walk, gathering materials, and creating a collage, you are not only celebrating Earth Day with your preschooler but also teaching them valuable lessons about the environment and sustainability. So, get ready to explore the great outdoors and have fun creating a beautiful Earth Day craft together!