This DIY explorer kit for kids including a case and field notes journal is the perfect way to get kids outdoors exploring this summer.
Note: I originally created this project for Elmer’s project page, however, moved the content over here after that page was removed.
Outdoor explorer kit for kids
Age Range: 6-8
Craft Time: Under 30 min
What you need
- Plastic tote or pencil case
- Foam notebook
- Wood nature cut-outs
- Elmer’s X-TREME school glue stick
- Chipboard letters
- Elmer’s classic glitter glue – blue
- Elmer’s classic glitter glue – green
- Paintbrush
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make your outdoor explorer kit for kids. Let them help too.
- Attach chipboard letters and wood cut-outs to the case and notebook using Elmer’s X-TREME School Glue.
- Using the Elmer’s Classic Glitter Glue in green add some sparkle to the wood cut-outs.
- Apply Elmer’s Classic Glitter Glue in green or blue to each of the chipboard letters. Use a
paintbrush to spread the glue over each letter. Set aside to dry.
What to put into your explorer kit
- Magnifying glass
- Crayons and paper for bark rubbings
- Small Elmer’s glue stick for attaching collections to your field notes
- Pencil for taking notes
- Camera (optional) – for taking photographs of what you see
More outdoor fun for kids
Are you looking for more fun ideas to get the kids outdoors this summer? Check out these great ideas too:
- 20 fun ways kids can learn outdoors in nature
- Exploring art in nature with kids
- 100 things to do with kids this summer
- Outdoor landscape painting for the whole family
- Teach kids about owls with these fun activities
- Learn about butterflies and caterpillars
- Make wood sailboats and take them to the creek
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