Rainy Day
I’m looking forward to our next
Nature Play Club outing! It is on November 7th and we will be doing
a backpacking course with Sunrift Adventures. The experts from Sunrift will
hold a mini workshop and hike through the Bunched Arrowhead Preserve. Here is
your chance to get out into nature to see the changing leaves before it gets
too cold! If you are not a part of the
Greenville Zoo Nature Club you can still sign up and RSVP your spot for the
adventure.
The next few days are looking a
little rainy again, which can make it hard to get outside for some fresh air.
I’ve heard a saying that I think is best suited for this situation: “There is
never bad weather, only bad clothing.” So bundle up and get out there! I found
that incorporating rain into your day is the best way to connect with it.
Spending our days thinking rain is an inconvenience only encourages bad
attitudes. This simple art project is fun for all ages and helps us to
appreciate the beauty of rain.
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Watercolor paints
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Paint brushes
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A paper weight or stone
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Sturdy paper (like art journal material; best
for holding up against the rain)
To begin you will want to paint a
design on your paper. You can make any design you like. You might want to
experiment with different shapes and how far you space them out. Little ones
will have a blast with painting and there is no real way to mess up! It is best
to keep your paint wet. Then before it dries take you painting outside and let
the rain do the rest. The paper weight or stone is used best for windy days to
keep your paper in place. It’s fun to watch the rain change your painting into
a natural masterpiece!
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