Making prints with sun print paper
A simple children's science activity - watch the magic of cyanotype using sun print paper to create some amazing prints.
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Our activities section has hundreds of free outdoor activities to explore, from simple, fun, less-than-an-hour arts and crafts, to more complex projects that'll keep you going for a few hours or even weeks.
Here's a selection of the creative projects on offer. Go to the Art & Creating Activities section to browse them all.
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Needle felting in 2D
A simple starter project & introduction to the art of needle felting.
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Threading leaves
A fab activity to help develop fine motor skills, a favourite woodland activity!
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Leaf art with pens
A simple and creative early years craft and mark making activity using leaves.
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Painted pumpkins
A fun hand-painted Halloween decoration, perfect to hang indoors or out.
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Hammer & Nail Art
Fun activities using a hammer and nails - great for practising fine motor and tool-use skills in the woodworking area.
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Draw or paint a spider's web
A super simple mark making activity using a wooden disc to create a spider web decoration.
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Hapa zome - leaf-bashing
A simple children's craft activity using a hammer to create amazing leaf prints on cloth & paper.
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Leaf decorations
Combine leaves & cookie cutters for a fun and effective natural art project for children.
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A great selection of nature art and craft activities for early years, outdoor learning and Forest School settings. Have a browse and get creating!