Nature box

Nature box, originally uploaded by coastalgirlimage.

In a little free time this week, I worked on painting up this empty egg carton and then personalized it with stickers. This idea has been around for a little while in the children's nature literature. It's a fun way for the little
ones to collect bits of nature around the backyard, in the woods, on the beach, in the meadow.....you get the idea. Our first outing with it was a great success. Leah was excited to find things and then categorize them by colour....much like an "I spy" game. We were searching down low, in branches, up in trees. It's so nice to see such enthusiam and spirit when I start these little projects with her. Very inspiring and time well-spent.

Comments

[Tamara]

I've never seen that before! What a neat idea. Looks like she found some fun stuff too.

[Mom Unplugged]

I just LOVE this idea! What fun!

Isn't it funny that we were both thinking "egg cartons" at about the same time?

Thanks so much for commenting on my egg carton post. I would love for you to join us again! We do a differently themed project every Monday.

Next week's theme is pipecleaners (or twist ties, or wire) if you feel inspired. Enjoy your evening!

[cloth.paper.string]

fantastic idea!! we're certainly going to make one of these for collecting. many many thanks!!

[The Artful Parent]

What a wonderful idea! Thanks for pointing it out. We'll definitely try that soon!

[Melissa A]

What a great idea! I'm definitely going to do this with O. I'm so happy to have discovered your blog!

[Roon]

What a cool and lovely idea. Thanks for the inspiration--need some every once in a while to remind me how I can help make life extra joyful and colorful for my little ones.

[Melody]

What a neat idea! I think I will be doing something like this with the kids in my daycae! Is it a cardboard carton or styrofoam? Trying to figure out how you got the print on the carton to not show up.

[Poopsy]

I can just see the serious business of the search! Great project. I've highlighted it on my blog.

[Crystal]

Oh! Great idea!

[chelle]

Hi! This is a fab idea (found you through the Crafty Cow). I spotted that you are headed up to the east coast Canada this year. We have been living in the Maritimes for five months and LOVE it! I hope you enjoy it up here too! Much luck and happiness on your journeys and thanks for sharing your creativity.

[jessica]

What a great project, now I've got to remember to save some egg cartons.

[ToddleBits]

This is awesome! Wish I saw this before we went on our nature walk yesterday! Thanks for sharing!

[Ligoacoma]

Thanks a lot for sharing! It's really wonderful! I'm going to prepare Micaela's Nature Box this evening.

Nice blog!

[stacymae]

Hi- I loved this idea so much I just had to post it, I've included my link so you can check out my fledgling page. You're the 3rd post!! I gave you a link and a trackback. Thanks for the great idea, please keep them coming!

[Jennifer]

I love that! Thanks for sharing!

[Kristina]

Yet another idea I need to bookmark for 3 years down the road when I actually have a baby :)