Bringing the Outdoors In!
by Joanne Tan
#Scienceofplay07
Using collectibles from nature to create a table covering with your child.
Skill Level: Easy
Suitable For: 3 - 4 years old
Estimated Time: > 30 mins
Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework
Physical - Fine motor development from picking up leaves, sticks, etc
Intellectual - Observing and comparing, sorting, classifying, environmental awareness
Emotional - Grow in appreciation for mother nature
Social - Collaboration and cooperation
Materials

Step 1
Go on a nature walk and collect only things that are found on the ground. Set up painting area in advance with newspaper. Select one of the items collected, and apply paint on it.

Step 3
Leave the working canvas to dry. When completely dried, display the finish product on the intended table. You may lay a plastic sheet on it to protect the artwork

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Old newspaper
Collection of leaves
stones
sticks
etc.
Poster colours
Brush
Cup of walk
Palette
Dining mat
Step 2
Print it on your working canvas. Repeat the steps as desired.

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