Description
Press flowers to create art, promoting fine motor skills and nature appreciation through creative preservation of plants outdoors.
Details
1. Collect small flowers and leaves outdoors.
2. Place them between two sheets of paper inside a heavy book.
3. Stack books on top and wait 1–2 days.
4. Glue dried flowers onto cardstock to create a picture.
5. Balance colors and shapes in the design.
6. Discuss the plants’ natural beauty and uses.
Materials
Flowers, leaves, paper, heavy book, cardstock, glue