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The kids loved making these suncatchers for our windows. Ages 4+.

Supplies:

Plastic Lids

Glue

String or Yarn

Markers or Paint

Directions:

Pour a thin layer of glue into a plastic lid.

Loop a piece of string and put the ends in the glue.

Let this dry overnight.

The next day, gently peel the glue off of the lid. It will be one large piece.

Have the kids color with markers or paint.

Once it is dry, you can hang it in the window with a piece of tape!

Ages 4+

What happens to all those shoes that don't fit anymore or one pair gets lost?? Why you turn them into art of course. This is a great activity to teach children about recycling and the loss of a shoe or some other toy that needs parts.

Supplies:

Shoe

straw/hay

tissue paper

paint

Directions:

1)Find an old shoe and start painting it different colors or paint a pattern onto it.

2) Stuff the shoe full of some straw/hay

3) paint tissue paper or use colored paper

4) Pour glue into the bottom of the shoe and put in the straw and tissue paper.

5) Let Dry!

Your shoe can be used as a paper weight or a decoration. Just keep it away from the cats and dogs!!

This was fun and easy! We put it in a frame holder to display it and set it on the mantel.

Supplies:

Seashells,

Glue,

Paper Plate

Directions:

Grab a small paper plate and start by gluing a single shell in the middle.

Pick a different color shell and glue around the first.

Continue until you have filled the whole plate.

You can use rhinestones, buttons, and add some charms for a little flair!

The kids hung these lid ornaments on their bedroom doors.  Ages 4+

Supplies:

Jar lids, plastic lids

Glue

Ribbon, String or Yarn

beads, sequins, broken jewelry, pathces, fabric, butons, lace, any small object that will stick with glue.

Directions:

Punch two holes in the top of the lid

Loop a piece of string and put the ends in the glue.

Pour a thick layer of glue into a plastic lid.

Add assorted items.

Let this dry for about an hour.

Once it is dry, you can hang it anywhere,  doorknobs, christmas trees, outisde hooks even with a pushpin!

Want to get involved but not sure how?  Visit any of the websites below for a variety of activities you can do with your family, friends & children to clean our planet!

 The Nature Conservancy Site has a page to find volunteer opportunities in your state!

 Charity Guide Make a difference for the environment in as few as 15 minutes or during a volunteer vacation!

  World Volunteer Web has a list of organizations around the word offering volunteer opportunities!

 Kids for Saving Earth is full of resources for young children to become environmentalists!

 Conservation Volunteers of Australia connects volunteers to volunteer projects across Australia!

 Arbor Day Foundation possibly the easiest way to make a positive impact on the environment. Plant A Tree Today!

Earthday Volunteer with other people who share the same environmental ideals as yourself.