32 Nature Inspired Play Ideas

Nature has so much to offer us! Its God-given beauty is amazing and we can learn, feel and imagine so much just by taking a short walk around the block. Its little treasures can be found where ever you look and are perfect for sparking a childs’ creativity, imagination and sensories! We have a lot of outdoor, nature inspired activities on our blog and to inspire you to explore the outdoors, we’ve compiled 32 Nature Inspired Play Ideas for you all!

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Crafts

• Acorn Art

• Autumn Leaf Embossing

• Cardboard Window Wildflower Craft

• Flower Petal Art

• Floral Play-dough Medallions

• Flower Petal Ballerina Craft

• Flower Stamp Art

• Hold a Fall Leaf Craft

• Leaf Garland

• Leaf Prints on Stones

• Mini Christmas Wreaths

• Painting Acorns

• Painting with Nature

• Painting Salted Rock Gems

• Plastic Bag Kites

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Activities

• Autumn Play-dough Tray: Invitation to Create

• Autumn Leaf Embossing Activity

• Christmas Tree Branch Painting

• Creative Play Flower Tray

• Creative Play Sensory Tray

• Flower Tea Party Play

• Flower Threading Activity

• Glitter Seashells

• Leaf Scavenger Hunt

• Leaf Symmetry

• My Rock Collection

• Nature Hunt Activity

• Outdoor Play-dough Invitation to Create

• Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers + Free Printable

• Spring Sensory Bin

• Water Painting Flower Ice Cubes

• Wildflower Hunt

WE hope you take a peak at these 32 nature inspired play ideas  and enjoy!