There are so many interesting ways for kids to craft and learn with twigs and small branches. This roundup of hands-on activities provides amazing opportunities for early learners to observe and discover nature.

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There's always a lot to explore in nature. Especially when there are no expectations or limitations.

Kids generally love to fill their pockets with sticks and stones and other things found outside.

That makes activities with twigs a sure thing with toddlers and preschoolers!

We've included a mix of indoor and outdoor projects in this roundup. When you are limited by weather, outdoor space, or other factors, simply take a bit of nature inside for kids to explore hands-on.

You can choose the one that fits for any given day (including the weather!), theme, or interest.

Let's get started!

Nature activities using twigs

You'll notice that the outdoor activities included in this roundup are suited for spring and summer weather.

But we have some fun ideas for snow games with twigs that you can enjoy in winter! This means you can enjoy activities with twigs year round.

In this roundup, grab some twigs on a nature walk to pair with insects, use in arts & crafts, and even generate engineering projects.

1.Twig and insects activities

Small World Play / Fun A Day

Ladybug / iHeart Crafty Things

Butterfly / Artsy Craftsy Mom

Spider Web / Kitchen Counter Chronicle

Green Leaf Butterfly / Preschool Toolkit

2.Twig crafts for kids

Alphabet / Preschool Toolkit

Wands / No Time For Flash Cards

Weaving / Nurture Store

Tissue Paper Tree / Housing a Forest

Popcorn Tree / Happy Hooligans

3.Twig STEM for kids

Boat / Easy Peasy and Fun

Building with Sticks and Play Dough / Fireflies and Mudpies

Raft / Kids Craft Room

Summer Swing / Non-Toy Gifts

Bird Nest with Burlap and Twigs

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