There are more ways to do Nature Study than just drawing in a book what you see. Exploring what you can do with the nature around you can help you learn too. Charlotte Mason was a huge encourager of enjoying nature and art. Here are 21 ways to mix Nature and Art together. There are sensory activities, painting, coloring and more. Get out side with your children and use these 21 ideas to get creative and enjoy nature and art with your children.
“We are all meant to be naturalists, each in his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of plant and animal life and to care for none of these things.”
— Charlotte Mason
21 Ways to Paint and Color with Nature
Stick Craft Nature Paintbrushes – Messy Little Monster
Natural Paintbrushes – Learn Create Love
Leaves Paintbrush Project – Hello Wonderful
Autumn Brushes – Preschool Play
DIY Nature Paintbrushes – Apple Green Cottage
Leaf Chalk Art – Coffee Cups And Crayons
Create Your Own Paintbrushes – Emma Owl
Leaf Painting For Preschoolers – KidzActivities
Painting With Nature Process Art – Kids Craft Room
Textured Painting With Nature – Learning For Kids
Flower Scrape Painting – Hello Wonderful
Nature Smash Painting – No Time For Flash Cards
How To Make Natural Paintbrushes – Simple Parenting
Painting With Nature – Laughing Kids Learn
Finger Print Flower Garden – Things To Share & Remember
Painting Leaves – Simple Fun For Kids
How To Make Watercolor Paints From Flower Petals – Premeditated Leftovers
Activity With Kids Painting With Nature – Sweet Living Moments
Color Changing Flowers Experiment – Raising Life Long Learners
Colour Changing Flowers – Fun Learning For Kids
Celery Stamped Flowers – The Best Ideas For Kids
What an amazing line up of activities to do with your children this summer. Make some memories, and enjoy collecting and creating with your children as you spend time helping them learn some new skills.