14 Fun and Easy Ways to Play in Your Own Backyard

A friendship stick makes for a lovely project for a play date. Forage for an interesting fallen stick or piece of wood. Then use natural paints to add a variety of colors to different parts of the stick. Tie stones, flowers, leaves and pinecones to the tips of the branches using natural twine. At the end of the creative process the makers could exchange sticks or keep their own. Once dry, they’re a great way to bring the outdoors in to decorate a kiddo bedroom.
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