Good morning! It’s a beautiful day and the birds are chirping! Today we are exploring nature and all its beautiful elements. Yesterday we went on a family nature walk and collected lots of different nature goodies ― leaves, twigs, pine needles, green berries, and sweetgums or as C says, “spiky pine cones.” It was a beautiful invitation to explore! C, Daddy, and I discovered different textures, smells, and sounds.
Being in nature is so calming, yet energizes the senses too! C immediately noticed all the sweetgum balls and began picking them apart. After a long beautiful walk we ventured home to explore all our fun finds. After setting up an invitation to paint, C identified his three favorite colors, poured, and began painting!
I just love all different textures!
I painted an outline of the large leaf with a roller. C really enjoyed the pine needle splashes and picking apart the balls.
It’s such a treat to watch him explore different materials. Above is his final nature painting! See invitations to explore, create, & play for more!
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So fun!! I know my daughter always loves painting with nature. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
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We love it too Carrie! There’s something so pure about it all with the kids. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Heather
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I adore this. Thanks for linking up to ‘Share It Saturday’. I would love to feature this activity. Thanks again. Kate (Laughing Kids Learn).
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Thank you Kate! I’d love the feature! Following you on Pinterest and FB now! Looking forward to linking up again.
Heather
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Hi!
I love how this project gets kids outside interacting with and exploring nature. Such a great way to learn and have fun at the same time.
I came across your blog via “Sharing Saturday”. Following you through Bloglovin, Facebook, and Twitter. I am looking forward to reading more.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Bismah @
http://simplemamaathome.blogspot.com/
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Hi Bismah! Thank you! We love nature too! Any excuse to play and paint in it — we’re in! Thanks so much for stopping by and following me. I’m headed over to your blog now! 🙂
Heather
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So many interesting things to create and explore with!!
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thank you Kate! And thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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Such a great way to interact with nature! (I love the various textures too!)
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Thank you! It was a fun. C loves those “gum balls!”
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Just beautiful. Painting with nature is the best!
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Thank you Penny! We love it too!
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