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4-7 year olds
- Make leaf prints using washable felt-tips (https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/rainbow-leaf-prints-with-washable-marker/)
- Paint with spices (https://nurturestore.co.uk/homemade-paint-recipe-messy-play)
- …or use herbs and spices to make sensory playdough (https://craftulate.com/homemade-herb-and-spice-play-dough/)
- Make sun prints using construction paper (https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-an-easy-sun-print.html)
- Make a magical unicorn (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/3299-2)
- Use autumn leaves to make hedgehogs (https://daisiesandpie.co.uk/hedgehog-craft-for-kids/) or hair for self-portraits (http://krokotak.com/2017/10/best-autumn-hairstyles/)
- Take inspiration from nature and try Girlguiding’s #AdventuresAtHome ‘Shapes In Nature’ activity (https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/globalassets/docs-and-resources/programme-and-activities/adventuresathome/rainbows-shapes-nature-activity-sheet.pdf)
- Make cloud portraits (https://iheartcraftythings.com/preschool-cotton-ball-clouds-activity.html)
- Make windchimes from natural materials (https://www.mottchildren.org/posts/camp-little-victors/nature-wind-chimes)
- Try weaving using natural materials – here’s an example using a cardboard loom (https://www.diythought.com/nature-weaving-for-children/) and one with a twig frame (https://treehouselearning.co.uk/nature-weaving-loom/)
- Use the rain to help you paint!
- https://kinderart.com/art-lessons/painting/showers/
- Another approach: https://nurturestore.co.uk/kids-art-painting-rain
- Even more suggestions: http://www.housingaforest.com/rain-painting/
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