Embroidery
As seen in “Elders” Season 1, Episode 6
Supplies
Glue
Scissors
Construction paper
Crayons or markers
Recycled materials found at home inside or outside (leaves, bottles, flowers, sticks, egg cartons, etc…)
Steps
Go outside! With a grownup, find natural things you can use for your picture or collage.
Look inside! What are things you can use instead of throwing away?
Think about what image of nature you admire most. (A mountain range? The ocean? A bird’s nest? A garden?)
Start creating your landscape using your found/recycled materials!
Glue materials to paper
Decorate using markers/crayons
Questions to Ask Your Child
What is something you like to do outside?
What are some colors you see in nature?
What is your favorite part of nature?
What does your recycled material look like in nature?
Watch this arts and crafts activity in “Possum’s Apple Tree”:
