Forty-five degree wind chills and a sick momma meant a long week spent inside. A little disappointing since the majority of our science lesson this week was to go on a nature walk and explore the different kinds of trees in our area. Since spending time outdoors this week was scratched, I thought what better way to connect the kids with the different trees outside than to bring them in? Why not create a snow globe using tree clippings found in our backyard....starring them! I quickly ran outside and snipped a few small branches off of the different evergreens that we had in our back yard, threw a hat on AG, took a quick picture and we put together this awesome "I'm Inside a Snow Globe!" project and were able to explore the different kinds of trees without having to brave the frigid temperatures outdoors.
What you will need:
- A mason jar, preferably with a wide mouth
- A picture of your child, cut out
- Tree clippings from outside
- Glitter!
- Hot glue gun
- Glue your child's picture to the lid of the mason jar.
- Fill the mason jar to the top with water.
- Add glitter, tree clippings and anything else you would like.
- Slip the picture through the opening and screw closed.
- Shake! and enjoy.
That's an adorable idea! The kids and I are definitely going to do this.
ReplyDeleteHow did you get the ink not to run and the photo to stay in tact?
ReplyDeleteThey didn't do anything special that I remember.
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