Category: DIY

Rubbing Plate Ideas for Early Learners

Rubbing Plate Ideas for Early Learners

Rubbing Plate Activities  Have you ever used rubbing plates before? Rubbing plates are double sided plastic plates, with each side producing somewhat different effects. They can be used as texture for a variety of techniques, including rubbings with paint sticks, transfer crayons or watercolour. Foiling, gelatin prints, impressions in clay and more.  They can be […]

What are Environmentally Friendly Peat Alternatives?

What are Environmentally Friendly Peat Alternatives? Ecofriendly peat moss alternatives.

If you haven’t read the post about peat bogs and why they are a fragile, non-renewable resource, make sure you read it here. In this post you will learn about interesting and innovative peat alternatives.  Why Do We Need a Peat Alternative? Some gardeners and the nursery trade will still argue for the benefits of […]

DIY Seed Tape in 5 Easy Steps

DIY Seed Tape in 5 Easy Steps DIY seed tape example.

Here’s a fantastic little activity that is perfect for the budding little gardeners in your classroom or at home. You’ll have all the materials readily available from home, except perhaps seeds. Excellent spring classroom activity You may have noticed that some plant and vegetable seeds are now available for purchase already embedded in a long […]