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Simple Nature Weave

Supplies

  • Piece of cardboard
  • Elastics
  • Nature treasures

Instructions:

  1. Create your board by cutting a piece of cardboard into a square shape.
  2. Place your elastics on the board so that they are overlapping.
  3. Collect items from nature: long strips of grass, stems, fallen flower petals, tree bark, herbs, etc.
  4. Practice weaving your treasures through the elastics.
  5. This is a simple beginner weaving activity for young children. Have a magnifying glass on hand to study the items you found!

Skills

  • Fine motor
  • Science
  • Botany
  • Creative
  • Art

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