Organic Crafts: 75 Earth-Friendly Art Activities

Organic Crafts: 75 Earth-Friendly Art Activities — page 5
or any new topic breaking the subject into manage able sections invites easier understanding and lasting comprehension Just as Organic Crafts is laid out into six different components of the natural world lessons can be designed as six phases so that neither the child nor the teacher is overwhelmed Instead a slower and more entertaining approach will provide ample opportunity for further exploration research and creativity Organic Crafts is designed for the par ent teacher or caregiver to use as a resource for cre ative playtime or classroom learning It is also a resource for older readers to independently explore the natural world learning how things work and how nature creates amazing beauty For example when growing a Wildlife Seedling Tray in chapter 5 children of all ages will learn about the feeding cycles of wildlife and what types of plants promote the well being of wildlife and enhance nature's life cycle This knowledge may not only inspire budding botanists and horticulturists but also may encourage viewing a plant as more than a mere thing of beauty rather one of purpose A handy Teacher's Guide in the back of the book will help with lesson planning too Sometimes we begin a craft project without thinking about the materials we need or natural alternatives that are available Organic Crafts provides a number of alternative earth friendly materials see pages XIV XV for alternative recipes for homemade glue and paste that can be substituted whenever store bought craft glue or paste is listed in the mate