In this blog post, I want to share 10 nature art projects that can help children connect with the natural world, promoting healthy growth! These are some of my favorite Nature Art Projects to do with my students, and I’ll include links to how-to blogs.
Use Nature For Ideas
Nature is a great starting point for art inspiration! In my art classroom, I always showcase collections of nature-based items like leaves, feathers, seeds, rocks, and more to spark creativity in children. Whether it’s making, drawing, or painting, these natural elements can inspire various artistic creations, from simple to complex, suitable for all ages.
Nature Sarks Curiosity
In my book “Nurturing Children in The Visual Arts Naturally,” I delve into the intriguing observations. Working with raw natural materials during art activities can enhance children’s awareness. By sparking their curiosity about the surrounding environment.
Nature Leads To Discussions
Collecting natural materials often leads to meaningful discussions about our planet’s resources, manufacturing processes, and the interconnectedness of nature. Children who interact with elements like trees, plants, stones, and animal fibers tend to ponder where materials come from and their relationship to nature.
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Here are my favorite top 10 Nature Art Projects for Kids
- Outside Nature Journaling
- Felting From Natural Wool – Soap and Hot Water
- Painting Natural Stones
- Painting Natural Sticks or Branches
- Leaf Rubbing With Crayons
- Paint Natural Leaves
- Twig Sculptures with Yarn
- Modeling with natural earth pottery clay
- Paint With Natural Veggie Paints
- Potato Stamp painting
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