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21 Easy Nature Crafts for Kids

June 28, 2018 by Selena Robinson 4 Comments

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With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time of year to head outside with the kids!

Now that we’re sharing more simple crafts with our little ones, we’ve found that natural materials make the perfect art medium.

There are so many ways to use nature to create art.

After all, nature is already a kind of art in itself.

If you’d like to try some natural arts and crafts with your kids over the summer, take a look at these 21 nature crafts for kids!

21 Easy Nature Crafts for Kids

There are so many cute ideas here for taking flowers, pinecones, rocks, and more and repurposing them for adorable craft projects and games.

These are perfect for lazy summer afternoons or early fall evening play!

Thinking of getting outside for a hike? Try these tips for exploring a nature trail with kids!

Share some outdoor crafting fun with this list of 21 easy nature crafts for kids to make!

21 Easy Nature Crafts for Kids

1. Leaf Painting – Look! We’re Learning!

2. How to Make a DIY Pool Noodle Hobby Horse – Molly Moo Crafts

3. Ladybugs Vs. Tadpoles Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game – Atta Girl Says

4. Painted Rock Art – Typically Simple

5. Rock Garden Caterpillar – Nellie Bellie

6. Nature Craft: Making a Journey Stick – Growing Family

7. Outdoor Spray Painting – The Country Chic Cottage

8. Birdseed Ornaments – One Little Project At A Time

9. Kids Craft: Ice Chalk – We Know Stuff

10. Bug Village – Crafts by Amanda

11. Nature Paintbrushes – Messy Little Monster

12. Nature Craft: Making Leaf Prints – Growing Family

13. Pet Rock Necklace – Crafts by Amanda

14. DIY Bird Feeder Craft – Mommy’s Bundle

15. Happy Camper Garden Planter – ABCs and Garden Peas

16. Toddler Outdoor Canvas Painting Project – Arts and Crackers

17. Butterfly Handprint Garden Pot – Happily Ever Mom

18. Easy Paper May Basket – ABCs and Garden Peas

19. Soda Bottle Fairy Garden House – My Pinterventures

20. Pinecone Owls – Crafts by Amanda

21. Flower Suncatcher – Messy Little Monster

21 Easy Nature Crafts for Kids to Make

Want to try more nature crafts and activities? Don’t miss these posts!

These printable leaf identification flashcards are a fun way to get kids interested in nature!

Make this easy and lovely fall snow globe craft to celebrate autumn with the kids!

These free flower identification cards are great for little budding gardeners or for an outdoor nature walk!

Filed Under: Crafts, Fun Activities for Kids Tagged With: crafts, crafts for kids, nature

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  1. Kim says

    May 7, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Thanks for hosting and featuring my Tiny Seed project!!! Have a lovely Friday!

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    May 8, 2015 at 11:25 am

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