earth watercolor art
handprint craft
This adorable craft not only helps little ones practice their fine motor skills, but also teaches them that the world is in their hands. First, get some drawing paper, scissors for the kids, and watercolors for the globe.
Get tutorials at ABC's of Literacy »
pine cone wreath
Celebrate the beauty of nature by decorating your home with pine cones. Have the children collect dozens of pine cones, coat the tips with acrylic paint, and sprinkle gold and copper glitter on some of the pine cones for added dimension. Once the pine cones are dry, wrap an 18-inch length of floral wire around the base of each pine cone and secure it in a wreath shape.
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mr earth plush
Children will love carrying around this friendly stuffed globe. You don't have to be an experienced sewer to try it out. Added bonus: you can use felt scraps as stuffing.
Get tutorials on The Craft Train »
earth day flowers
These adorable Earth Day flowers made with construction paper, paper straws, and cupcake liners are fun for students of all ages. In the center of the flower is a printable globe template so kids can practice tracing.
Get tutorials at ABC's of Literacy »
watercolor terrarium pillow
Teach your kids how to paint and appreciate Mother Nature by DIYing a watercolor terrarium pillow. Makes a great display on your living room sofa or bedroom (and reminds you of Earth Day activities).
Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes »
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swirly stamp earth
bird bookends
pressed flowers
For this craft, have children collect wilted flowers from around the house to create framed pieces of art to display in their homes. It's an easy way to teach children the beauty of nature.
Get the tutorial with Lily Ardor »
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craft stick flower pots
pebble art
Gathering the materials is half the fun in this unique project. Once you've gathered various pebbles, picture frames, white card stock, and twigs, it's time to sketch out your ideas. Next, use Krazy Glue to attach the pebbles to the cardstock.
Get tutorials at Crafts by Amanda »
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earth day garland
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flower pop up card
Pop-up cards are fun to make, especially when you have extra hands on your hands. This floral design is the perfect craft for spring and an easy way to celebrate the beauty of our planet.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
tissue paper earth
unicorn planter
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fake green spring wreath
Celebrate Earth Day and the beauty of spring with a faux green wreath. Let your child choose their favorite flowers or artificial flowers to transform a basic wreath into an impressive display.
Get the tutorial on Alice and Lois »
globe with flowers
milk carton hive
Blogger Heidi and her young sons made these bird feeders from recycled milk and juice cartons. First, she spray-painted the cartons white to hide the packaging covers, then had the kids decorate the cartons with squares of tissue paper.
Get the tutorial on Happiness Homemade »
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earth day slime
mosaic earth
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