First you'll need to collect some petals. This can be from your
garden or those collected on a nature walk. (This can also be a
good time to discuss how to and when you are allowed to, pick
flowers!) Paper glue is fine for gluing petals. You'll also need
your petals and paper to create on. This was our only available
colours of petals at this stage but as we have different
coloured flowers come up depending on the season, we look
forward to making something entirely different next time. She
stuck on and arranged all the petals she wanted for her picture
and then created a pretty patterned flower petal border with the
left overs - Use this activity to talk about and further explore
colours, patterns, textures, scents, nature, art etc - Observe
how the picture changes over time as the petals dry out. -
Extend this activity by also giving your child a black marker or
fine liner to add detail to their picture. Try making things
like petal bugs etc. by adding legs and other details with the
pen. - Listen to your c