I still have boxes of pine cones left from Justine's Winter Wonderland Wedding, so I have been thinking of things to do with them.
Last month at our 4-H meeting, I had the cloverbuds cover one with shortening and roll in birdseed. We talked about why fat is important in a bird's diet - especially here in the north woods during the winter. I also handed out log sheets so that they could write down the birds that frequent their feeder. This is an easy project or lesson to do with kids.
I know many young mothers who home school. One of these mamas invited me to come over and teach little art classes to her children. I pack up some supplies and go to their home and we have fun crafting. I think the best "art" class is one that inspires individual creativity.
Back to the pine cones. I googled "pine cone art" and I found a few ideas that were really cute. I printed off a few to take as examples. I wasn't sure if they would understand "pine cone critters."
I was really impressed with the spider - the one with all the eyes...the artist is only 4. He came up with all the ideas himself. As he added each one I encouraged him - "good job, what a good idea" - actually, it was and they were!
Mamas...if you want to encourage creativity, guess what...you might have to make a mess....we did....
...but, we all pitched in and cleaned it up.
I even was treated to lunch - Chicken Tortilla soup and zucchini bread - yum. I had so much fun.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Linked to: http://www.mysalvagedtreasures.com/2015/10/vintage-inspiration-party_29.html
Last month at our 4-H meeting, I had the cloverbuds cover one with shortening and roll in birdseed. We talked about why fat is important in a bird's diet - especially here in the north woods during the winter. I also handed out log sheets so that they could write down the birds that frequent their feeder. This is an easy project or lesson to do with kids.
I know many young mothers who home school. One of these mamas invited me to come over and teach little art classes to her children. I pack up some supplies and go to their home and we have fun crafting. I think the best "art" class is one that inspires individual creativity.
Back to the pine cones. I googled "pine cone art" and I found a few ideas that were really cute. I printed off a few to take as examples. I wasn't sure if they would understand "pine cone critters."
I was really impressed with the spider - the one with all the eyes...the artist is only 4. He came up with all the ideas himself. As he added each one I encouraged him - "good job, what a good idea" - actually, it was and they were!
Mamas...if you want to encourage creativity, guess what...you might have to make a mess....we did....
...but, we all pitched in and cleaned it up.
I even was treated to lunch - Chicken Tortilla soup and zucchini bread - yum. I had so much fun.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Linked to: http://www.mysalvagedtreasures.com/2015/10/vintage-inspiration-party_29.html
so cute. :)
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