Age: 1-5 years
Energy Required: Medium
Skills: Fine motor, Color recognition, Nature/earth appreciation
Ingredients: Coffee filter
Blue and green markers
Spray bottle with water
Towel or newspaper
Preparation: Pull a table up to the couch so your child can make planet Earth! Gather your ingredients and set them beside you for access.
Directions: Cover your table with the towel or newspaper. Spread the coffee filter flat on your craft table. Give your child green and blue washable markers to make blobs of green and blue to resemble Earth (you might want to show them a picture of Earth if they aren't familiar with it yet!). Give one or two sprays of water on your colored coffee filter and watch as the water dissipates and blends the colors. Let dry. Optional: glue onto black construction paper.
Mama Notes: While making the craft, teach your child about the beauty of our planet. Talk about trees, water, wind, flowers, and how it is important for us to take care of our planet. Make up an Earth song!
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