Winter Art Fun: Leaf Rubbing with Crayons and Paper
Leaf rubbing with crayons and paper is a simple, eco-friendly winter activity that fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and nature connection by capturing leaf textures indoors.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 20, 2025 | Learning, Science Shed | 0
Leaf rubbing with crayons and paper is a simple, eco-friendly winter activity that fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and nature connection by capturing leaf textures indoors.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 20, 2025 | Learning, Science Shed | 0
Create a winter nature book with your child using recycled materials to explore winter plants and animals, fostering creativity, eco-awareness, and environmental education indoors.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 19, 2025 | Childrens Activities, Learning, Nature Facts For Kids, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Winter Wonders encourages kids to explore nature through snowflake spotting, building wildlife homes, eco-friendly crafts, and winter gardening. Join Dan the Gardener & Friends Club for more fun.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 19, 2025 | Environment Facts For Children, Interesting Facts For Children, Learning, Nature Facts For Kids, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Explore how animals stay warm using natural insulation like fur and feathers through a fun winter experiment. Join Dan the Gardener & Friends Club for eco-friendly nature activities and learning.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 19, 2025 | Environment Facts For Children, Interesting Facts For Children, Learning, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Animals survive winter by hibernating to conserve energy, migrating to warmer places, or adapting with thick coats, freezing bodies, or diet changes, showcasing nature’s clever survival strategies.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 19, 2025 | Childrens Activities, Interesting Facts For Children, Learning, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
January STEM activity: Explore melting ice to teach kids about freezing, melting, temperature, and states of matter using simple experiments with ice, color, shapes, and environment.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 19, 2025 | Environment Facts For Children, Interesting Facts For Children, Learning, Nature Facts For Kids, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Explore why trees lose leaves in winter to conserve energy and water, learn about tree adaptations, and engage kids with eco-friendly crafts, gardening tips, and nature activities from Dan the Gardener & Friends.
Read Moreby Kathy | Dec 1, 2025 | Environment Facts For Children, Gardening For Kids, Interesting Facts For Children, Learning, Nature Facts For Kids, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Explore garden ecosystems with Skipper, fostering kids’ curiosity and biodiversity through simple gardening, wildlife habitats, fun activities, and community support for nature education.
Read Moreby Kathy | Nov 28, 2025 | Childrens Activities, Christmas, Crafts, Learning, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Create eco-friendly Christmas story stones by painting garden stones with festive icons to inspire imaginative, collaborative storytelling that blends nature, creativity, and family fun.
Read Moreby Kathy | Nov 9, 2025 | Environment Facts For Children, Learning, Nature Facts For Kids, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Teach kids about bees and pollinators with fun, hands-on activities like bee hotels, pollinator gardens, and eco-friendly crafts to foster nature appreciation and sustainability.
Read Moreby Kathy | Oct 28, 2025 | Environment Facts For Children, Interesting Facts For Children, Learning, Nature Facts For Kids, New Posts, Science Shed | 0
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are vital for plant growth. Creating eco-friendly gardens with native plants, water sources, and no pesticides supports them. Engaging kids in gardening fosters environmental stewardship.
Read Moreby Kathy | Feb 5, 2024 | How To Draw, Science Shed | 0
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