This week we were very excited to make a Christmas wreath using whatever natural material we could find on our nature walks.
I had high hopes, but I am even more thrilled with the results than I expected!!
Wreath Instructions:
First, they went on a nature walk to gather material. They found four types of greenery, pine cones, and berries – all from our own yard, except the berries. To find the berries, they had to wander further through our neighborhood.
Next, the kids made small bundles, including a bit of everything they had collected. These were secured with zip ties! Then the ends were snipped off with garden shears.
Then, they laid the bundles on a wire wreath frame to decide how they should go together.
How beautiful! They did a great job. I just found your blog a few days ago and have been reading through many of your posts. I believe we'll do this when the Christmas season comes again. 🙂
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Well done! I love this idea of making little bundles and then arranging them.
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