Incorporating Natural Elements
We LOVE bringing natural items into the studio to use for our projects and kids are always amazed! I will never forget one boy looking at our magic wand station and shouting out, “Are those REAL sticks?!”
All ages have absolutely LOVED the magic wand project (there are several wands on our studio tree that were made by adults) and it’s a fun activity to do at home.
Gather some sticks. Look for sticks that are about 5-10 inches long, with smooth bark and no sharp or splintery ends.
Check your home supplies for pipe cleaners (glittery ones look super cool), ribbon, yarn and beads, OR pick up a multi-pack of these types of supplies.
Set it all out and let the kids create. Glue is generally NOT needed, because the pipe cleaners can be wrapped around the sticks tightly and will hold everything in place. Colored tape can be a fun addition, though.
Won’t kids poke and stab each other with the sticks? In our experience, no. Of course, they should be supervised, but their excitement about what they’re making overrides everything.