Autumn and Winter Activities Come Rain or Shine

Autumn and Winter Activities Come Rain or Shine: Seasonal Crafts and Games for Children

Create pine-cone gnomes, build nesting boxes for garden birds, and craft festive angels, all while learning about the natural world—whatever the weather!

This practical, brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts to entertain and engage curious children during the cold and wet months. All the activities encourage the exploration of nature, from leaves and feathers to snow and stargazing. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom.

This wide-ranging book provides inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.

Contents

Foreword

Autumn

• Playing with Leaves
• Clay Village
• Acorn Chain
• Nutty Crafts
• Feather Crafts
• Making Natural Jewellery
• Stick Crafts
• Leafy Tablecloth
• Forest Cone Creatures
• Potato Bonfire
• Forest Musical Instruments
• Autumn Lanterns

Winter

• Stargazing
• Tree Book-Box
• Feeding Garden Birds
• Bird House
• Choir of Angels
• Paper Angels
• Wrapping Gifts
• Felt Snowmen
• Fun in the Snow

About the Author

Stefanie Pfister is a craft professional living in Germany. She works for a bestselling craft magazine.