Create pine-cone gnomes, build nesting boxes for garden birds, and craft festive angels, all while learning about the natural world — whatever the weather!
This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the colder and wetter months.
All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from leaves and feathers, to snow and stargazing. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom.
This wide-ranging book provides inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.
Review
‘Its brightly illustrated and practical, and is full of nature crafts. Lovely ideas for lanterns and lights, nutty and feather crafts, bird food recipes, and interesting facts such as how to tell which animals have gnawed a pine cone.’
– Kindling Magazine
‘This book contains a fabulous range of crafts and activities to try with children… There are many beautiful photographs, and I feel encouraged to try more of these ideas during the autumn and winter months.’
– Juno Magazine