Description Inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up Wide variety of activities and crafts from woodworking and felting, to stargazing and outdoor games Beautiful, full-colour photographs and illustrations make crafts and activities easy to follow Contains fun facts to spark children’s curiousity about nature Many activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups Create pine-cone gnomes, build nesting boxes for garden birds, and craft festive angels, all while learning about the natural world— whatever the weather! This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the colder and wetter months. All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from leaves and feathers, to snow and stargazing. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom. This wide-ranging book provides inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups. Table of Contents Foreword 7 Autumn Playing with Leaves 10 Clay Village 14 Acorn Chain 18 Nutty Crafts 21 Feather Crafts 25 Making Natural Jewellery 33 Stick Crafts 36 Leafy Tablecloth 40 Forest Cone Creatures 41 Potato Bonfire 46 Forest Musical Instruments 51 Autumn Lanterns 57 Winter Stargazing 62 Tree Book-Box 66 Feeding Garden Birds 70 Bird House 78 Choir of Angels 82 Paper Angels 86 Wrapping Gifts 90 Felt Snowmen 92 Fun in the Snow 96
