I plan to use this activity as I first introduce my scouts to the idea of keeping nature journals and being observers of the world. This is fun activity, but also has them observing details in the drawings to make conclusions. Index Cards in a multiple of 3 (21 works well) Pencil Sheet of White […]
Words to know: Coniferous: describes a plant that has cones Coniferous forests are filled with cone-bearing trees. Pine trees, for example, have pinecones. Coniferous trees are also found sometimes in mixed forests with other trees. But in cold climates and at high altitudes, only these evergreen trees can survive the harsh, cold winters. What do […]
Scissors Brown felt Fabric glue Uncooked rice Lentils or beans White and colored puffy paints For each beanbag, help your child cut two matching gingerbread shapes from the brown felt. Use the fabric glue to seal the two shapes together at the edges, leaving an inch-wide opening along the seam. Fill the beanbag with the […]
• Craft paper • Scissors • Pencil • 3 1/2-inch cardboard square • Glue Step 1: Start with 3 x 2-inch strips of craft paper. Make logs by wrapping each one around a pencil, taping down the open edge and sliding the cylinder off the pencil. Create 24 3-inch logs: 17 to use as is […]
Folk art and in particular the art of making craft objects using salt dough has become a very popular hobby in recent years. To get started requires only the minimum of equipment and materials most of which will already be in your kitchen. These include: A bowl to mix your dough A rolling pin for […]
These festive luminaries let you light up the night right in your own front yard. Be sure that an adult takes care of the lighting of the candles. Cardboard Tissue paper (red and blue) Brown-paper lunch bags Star-shaped stickers and star punch Sand Tea light or votive candles (battery operated much safer!) Cut a star […]
Capture the sparks of Independence Day with this fun craft idea. To make these fire-work themed cards, you’ll need: Black construction paper sheet Colored glitter glue A straw Scissors Sequins (optional) Cut a rectangular piece from the black construction paper and fold it in the half (long ways). Drop a big blob of soft glitter […]
Cereal Box Crafts: Notepads cereal boxes or other cardboard Mod podge (I used matte) Wide thin paintbrush 2 large binder clips 2 paint stir sticks Exacto Knife & ruler or Paper cutter Paper First of all decide what size your notepad will be based on the paper you have. You can use notecards, an existing […]
