🌱 Embracing Change Part 2🌱

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• Feature Article

• Activity of the Week

Feature Article

In, 6 Ways to Help Children Embrace Change, Elizabeth Preston offers six ways we can support our children in embracing and managing their emotions when dealing with changes, big or small.

Activity of the Week

Change is Natural Nature Craft

Here is a fun way to help children understand and accept that change is a natural and positive part of life by observing and creating art with elements from nature.

Materials Needed

• A small basket or bag for collecting nature items

• Leaves, flowers, twigs, pebbles, or other natural items found outdoors

• Glue or double-sided tape

• Construction paper or a cardboard base

• Markers or crayons

• Optional: String and a hole punch (if making a mobile)

Nature Craft

Nature Walk

• Take your child on a nature walk in a park, garden, or even your backyard. Encourage them to collect various natural items like leaves, flowers, twigs, or pebbles.

• Talk about how each item represents a change in nature. For example, a fallen leaf might indicate the end of summer, or a budding flower could represent spring.

Create the Craft

• Collage: Use glue or double-sided tape to stick the collected nature items onto a piece of construction paper or cardboard. Let your child arrange the items in any way they like, creating a “Change is Natural” collage. Encourage them to draw or color around the items, adding to the scene.

• Mobile: If you’d like to make a mobile, punch holes in the leaves or attach string to the twigs and flowers. Then, tie the strings to a stick or hanger to create a hanging display. This can be a fun way for your child to see the items moving and changing as they dangle.

Reflection

• After creating the craft, ask your child how they feel about the changes they see in nature. Discuss how change, though sometimes unexpected, can bring about new and beautiful things.

This activity connects the concept of change to the natural world, helping children understand that change is a normal and ongoing part of life. By creating art from natural items, they can see firsthand how change leads to new forms and experiences, fostering a positive outlook on transitions in their own lives.