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Natural Play Spaces: Children’s Veggie Gardens

May 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Lots of good ideas here that my kids would go crazy for - bookmarking for later this spring when the weather warms up!

You guys! It has been the rainiest season in Seattle in the history of ever (literally) but the sun is out today. And - of course - it's making me want to plant all the things.   If you're feeling me, here's a post we did a few summers ago on one of the coolest kinds of gardens out there; the kids' garden. Enjoy and happy planting! Now that the bark has been laid, we've made one more major addition to our backyard natural play space.  But don't get too excited - I haven't had a chance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Natural Outdoor Play Spaces Tagged With: Earth Day activities, Earth Day activities for kids, gardens for children, kid gardens, kids vegetable gardens, natural play spaces, planting with kids

DIY Terrariums: Kids’ Teacher Appreciation Project

March 26 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Making terrariums with kids - change up what you add to this fun gardens according to the occasion - Earth Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.

This is easily one of my favorite projects for teaching kids about planting. C and I originally made these cheerful succulent gardens for his preschool teacher on Teacher Appreciation Day but you could easily adapt the project for a variety of occasions. Use the chalkboard labels to write a special message for Mom on Mother's Day or simply to record the name of the plants you select.  Go here to get the full tutorial and make sure you don't forget the colorful dinosaurs! Here are a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Educational Activities, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY terrariums, gardening with kids, kids terrarium, planting with kids, terrarium tutorial

Playtime: Green Activites & Art Projects for the Whole Family

March 12 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Lots of fun green activities for kids for both St. Patrick's Day and Earth Day

I've got some exciting news to share today.  A few month's ago the folks over at FamilyFun Magazine asked me to design the "Go Green" edition of their Family Fun Badges, to be featured online and in print.  "What's a Family Fun Badge?" you say.  They're kind of like boy scout badges for families.       I really love how the whole concept promotes family time and creativity and was thrilled to have the opportunity to get involved.  Also, I got a pretty great theme to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Learning & Engaging, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: Creative Play Easter Basket, Earth Day activities, Eye spy bottle, green activities for kids, growing plants with kids, I-Spy bottle, planting with kids, St. Patrick's Day activities

Make Like a Montessori Mama: Part 2 – Plant Activities

October 13 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Montessori plant activities for kids - great ideas here for Earth Day!

Kylie from how we montessori is back today with part two of the "Make Like a Montessori Mama" series.  Her first post was a big hit and I have no doubt you'll love today's ideas just as much... Here's Kylie:   Five great Montessori inspired activities about PLANTS!    Five Montessori inspired activities that allow the child to explore plants using materials you can find around the home.    1.  Taking care of a plant   It would be wonderful if every child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Educational Activities, Make Like a Montessori Mama, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: montessori activities, montessori plant activities, plant activities for kids, planting with kids

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