Nature in a Frame - A Kid's Project

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I’ve got a kid’s nature project that you can do with your kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews. I did this project with my nephews when they were younger. It’s easy and fun.

Nature in a Frame
Need:
·         A picture frame·         White glue·         Flowers, leaves, etc.·         A paper bag or basket for collecting·         Glitter for extra decorating
Steps:
1. Take the kids to a park, your backward, or some other area that is rich in nature where the kids can pick up leaves, flowers, petals, grass, and whatever else they see that catches their fancy.

TIP #1:Give the kids a paper bag or basket to hold their nature goodies. 

TIP #2: Keep an eye on them. Not only can they wonder, but they may end up picking something up that is not good, such as a cigarette butt. My oldest nephew found a bottle cap. When I told him he couldn’t use it he said, “But you said anything.” Yes, the one time he listens. :P

Carmello, my youngest nephew, loved his big leaf.
2. When you’re back home, lay out the items they found on a table. Cut a piece of paper (any color) that they can glue their findings onto.
3. Give them glue and let them apply glue to the items and stick them on the paper in whatever pattern they want. (My oldest nephew said he made a ninja.)

TIP #3:Make sure they leave a little edge so the flowers, etc. don’t get crushed by the frame. 

TIP #4:Teach them how to use only a little bit of glue. (Just a dot, not a lot.)

4. When they are done, put the frame back together. Show them their masterpiece and find a place for it on the wall.

TIP #5: If they want to use a stick, find a deep frame or remove the glass.

TIP #6:You can have them write their names at the top of the paper and even put glitter on it like my nephews did.

Mello's Nature Ninja. Carmello's Nature in a Frame.
Happy Spring!

QUESTION: What's your favorite project to do with kids in the spring?