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In our home schooling science I wanted to help the children get a feel for the passing of the seasons. So we came up with a nature craft idea, that we call 'The Tree'.
Nature Crafts for Kids
The idea of the tree is to find a stick or twig that has the shape of the tree. We chose quite a large one (probably too large!!) but any size will do.
As the seasons change we decorate our tree to reflect the season. This becomes a ritual that welcomes in the new seasons, and gives the children a feel for the passing of time. The tree has become part of our life - and our home - reflecting the season outside.
Our tree has had several seasons now, and it is fun to think of new ideas to 'dress' our tree with. As we like to re-use our tree we generally tie the decorations to it - but you could glue them on. You could then make seperate trees for each season, and display them together.
Homeschool Ideas
Spring
 Make tiny blossoms by rolling up small pieces of tissue paper and gluing them to string. Tie the strings to the tree.Make tiny green buds by rolling up small pieces of tissue paper and gluing them to the tree.Make tiny green buds by rolling up small pieces of tissue paper and gluing them to the tree.As spring is showery, tie thin strips of blue tissue paper (to represent rain) to the tree. Add some decorated umbrella shapes, or cocktail umbrellas.Make an easter tree and hang your decorated eggs from the branches.
Summer
Make butterflies and birds to decorate your tree.If you have been to the beach collect small shells to hand from the branches.Cut out summer vacation shapes - buckets, spades, deckchairs and sunglasses.
 Make your own Tie-Dyed Leaves with easy directions and pictures from busybeekidscrafts.com.
Fall
 One year we cut out hand-prints and hung them as leavesMake autumn fruits (apples, sweetcorn) cut-outs and hang them.Hang glittery strips to represent fireworks.Make a halloween tree and decorate with orange pumpkin and black cat shapes.
Winter
Make snowflake cut-outs and hang from the branches.
You could make frosted leaves by cutting leaf shapes and decorating them with silver-paint.
Cut out winter warmth shapes - hats, scarves and gloves - in bright colors.
Make a christmas tree and decorate with your favourite christmas crafts.
Join me in the tree project
Would you like to join me in the tree project? I would love to see some pictures of your trees.
I will be adding timely season reminders about the tree project on my blog - with extra ideas for decoration. Why not add me to your blog reader?
Your Trees
Many thanks to Heather for these great pictures of her family tree. I think the idea of a 'back to homeschool' tree is inspired! Can't wait to see next seasons.
 
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