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Category: Teaching Demo

Field Press with Flowers and Leaves
on April 28, 2020

Plant Pressing: 3 Tips for Success

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

Plant pressing is a simple and easy way to notice details and beauty in the natural world. It’s also a great way to record local biodiversity and appreciate the seasonality of a place. Not sure where to start? This article will cover the basics of plant pressing and also offer three tips from “the pros.” Read More

Chalkboard with text
on February 2, 2020

New Educational Tools: Our Blog Revamp!

Teaching Demo

We are excited to begin this journey, and invite you to come along with us and spread the word.

Starting this month, you will see new educational videos on YouTube and new articles published on our blog. Our videos will range from topics like “science for kids” and “how to start a nature journal,” to more detailed videos showing how to use our most […] Read More

Opaleye Fish Replica
on November 8, 2019

Complete Guide to Fish Printing [Gyotaku Demonstrated]

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

In addition to being fun, fish printing is a perfect way to combine science, art, mathematics, reading, and writing. Students can discuss diversity and anatomy, create beautiful art prints, math ratios measuring fins or counting fin rays, or reading and writing stories or poems about fish. Read More

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Matilija Poppy
Journeys through Journaling
Journeys through Journaling
Planting a Tree
Planting a Tree

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Quote about climate anxiety
Self-care and climate anxiety
Quote about self-care and climate anxiety
Numbers in various colors.
Math in poetry? Yes.

Patterns-in-Nature
Patterns in nature
Do you recognize this spiral?
Do you recognize this spiral? Image by Gerd-Atlmann

How to Press Plants Acorn Naturalists
How to Press Plants Acorn Naturalists
Lavendar and Pressed Plants
Lavendar and Pressed Plants
Fishprinting Demo
Fishprinting Demo


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