Nature Art & Journaling Gear for Kids
Nature art and nature journaling is a great way to get kids to observe what they see and focus on details to recreate it. Being outdoors with art supplies always leads to interesting discoveries with a beautiful keepsake. This is our favorite nature art and nature journaling gear that we use often.
Nature Journal for Kids
This Nature Journal is great for kids because it gives prompts to help them kids started. The journal includes writing lines for location, time, weather, questions, and a full-page space for drawings. The empty drawing space can be for either a single plant/animal or perhaps everything they see at the pond. There is also plenty of space for labeling their observations. The book is well-designed and sturdy for children. Interior of book shown in photo below. Shop here: https://amzn.to/3kL5hdg
Colored Pencils in Roll-up Case
These premium colored pencils roll up into a canvas carrying case with a pencil sharpener in this set. These pencils are very durable with 36 colors to choose from. This is an awesome set for on-the-go art, and the elastic Shop here: https://amzn.to/2E1YDhZ
Premium Compact Watercolor Set
This premium Winsor & Newton watercolor set is compact and will last years before it needs colors added. The colors are beyond gorgeous and unique shades you find in nature. Over half off right now, this set is a steal for any artist. Canson watercolor paper spiral listed below. Shop here: https://amzn.to/340Vava
Watercolor Set
Watercolors allow blending for the best nature color options. Within just a few minutes, colors can be layered with this quick dry artists choice. Watercolors will require watercolor paper to avoid the paper from tearing. Shop here: https://amzn.to/2FqLlfL
Canson carries great artist paper, and this spiral makes it easy for kids to keep the pages flat. Watercolor paper is required for watercolor paints to avoid paper from tearing and bleeding. Shop here: https://amzn.to/3gXIwRj
Special needs: Art is a wonderful way for super kids to connect brain to hand and get creative. Surround them with nature, give them colored pencils or watercolors, and stand back and watch them soar. Nature and art are both proven to reduce anxiety and depression and works on fine motor skills.
Know before you go:
Bring a blanket or Monkey Mat to sit on and stretch out. It helps to avoid bugs too!
Bring sunscreen, insect repellant, snacks and water.
Watercolors require special paper and of course water. Bring your own or and a little bowl to dip brushes in. Bring a cloth to wipe brushes clean.
Dos and Don’ts:
Enjoy bonding with your child and do nature art and journaling with them!
Don’t say “I’m not good at art” since that sets high expectations for kids that their art is supposed to look a certain way to be good. Art is art, there is no right or wrong.
Just have fun. Each time gets easier.
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