The Best Nature Crafts for Kids to Unlock Learning

My son got this DIY bug hotel kit for Christmas. He absolutely loves all things bugs. You use the kit to build your hotel and then go searching for objects to add to your bug hotel, like sticks, leaves, and pinecones.

Explore exciting DIY bird feeder crafts for kids! Foster creativity and a love for nature with simple projects that make birdwatching a delightful family activity.

This is a great activity for the home, when out and about or as a Forest School Activity!

Fall crafts are so fun, and you can’t go wrong with one that uses one of the very best natural fall crafting material: leaves. Learn how to make a Leaf Man craft with your little ones.

This is such an easy preschool craft, you will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Let’s embrace the snow and ice and use it to make some beautiful ice decorations.

Teach your little ones how to make their own Nature Paint from natural elements with this tutorial on how to make paint from nature and bring the outdoors indoors to have some good ole’ fun!

Take a nature walk, then use your findings to create a nature crown craft for kids! Glue seeds, leaves, acorn tops, and more to create a crown fit for a king or queen.

Kids will just adore making this super cute hedgehog craft using fallen autumn leaves.

These nature-inspired fairy wishing bottles are quick to come together and you only need one thing to get started!

You are going to have so much fun making this easy DIY tic tac toe game kids activity. Best part? It’s the easiest boredom buster you’re going to find!

Here is how to make moss wall art and bring nature into your living space.

Learn how to make your very own enchanting fairy house and garden.

This is a perfect craft for your monster loving toddler. It’s also perfect for Fall as it uses dead leaves. It’s really low prep so it’s perfect for moms too!

These adorable little pinecone owls are a fun fall nature craft that kids will love. Great for their room or your fall table!

These adorable Ladybug Rocks are the perfect craft for your kids on a Spring afternoon. Your kids are going to love creating a fun craft and setting them for display on the garden bed, along the front porch, or even just in their room!

Hapa Zome is an easy eco printing technique using fresh plant material, natural fabric and a hammer or mallet. It is a fun and unique nature craft for preserving your favorite botanical materials.

How to make DIY nature ornaments using air dry clay. Use artificial or natural botanicals to create beautiful imprints.

Acorn painting is an amazing process art idea for your fall activities for preschoolers and kindergartners! You can incorporate it during your next tree unit, or as part of your general fall lesson plans.

Your kids will be using leaves as stamps to create a wonderful fall forest scene.

Gather stones on your next nature walk to make this fun rock turtle craft!

If you’re looking for a fun craft to do with your kids this fall, why not try pressing some leaves? It’s a great way to get them outside and enjoying the autumn weather, and you’ll end up with some beautiful pressed leaves that you can use to decorate your home or make into other crafts.

These sun catchers are a fun summer craft for kids of all ages! It is a simple craft that requires little preparation, minimal clean up if you do it outside and doesn’t take a long time or much thought.

Fall leaf crafts are so much fun to do with little ones. There is something sweet about taking a nature walk to find your treasures and creating something fun! This leaf art butterfly craft is a simple and inexpensive nature craft for kids.

Sprinkle in some magical fairy dust and make the fairies come to life with this enchanted Flower Fairy Craft made using real pieces of nature!

Use some card stock, brushes and of course some snow, to create a craft day to remember with your kids. Here is how to paint with snow.

This fall wreath craft for kids is a super simple activity to help learn about fall. Starting with a fall leaf scavenger hunt, and ending with a beautiful craft, this is the perfect fall activity for kids of all ages.

Drawing inspiration from folk tales and the mesmerizing beauty of the woodland, here’s a creative activity from the new book A Year Of Nature Walks And Games.

It’s always fun to find a craft that is easy, fun, inspires creative play and both boys and girls enjoy.

Get outdoors and include finds from exploring nature or add in some every day objects or found art. Perfect for creative and non-creative kids alike!

Daisies are some of the prettiest flowers that bloom in the Spring and Summer Months. If you want to do some fun Kid’s activities using Daisies, try this Daisy Letter Board!

Learn how to create your own Resurrection Garden. Perfect for a Christ-Centered Easter activity with the kids this spring!