A simple nature craft for toddlers (age 2–5), using only cardboard, a pen, skewer, and flowers from the park!
Materials:
- A piece of cardboard (cereal box or delivery box works great)
- Pen or marker
- Skewer, toothpick, or small screwdriver (for adult use only)
- Wildflowers from the grass (small stems work best!)
- Scissors (for adult use)
Steps:
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Draw a Simple Flower Shape
Using a pen or marker, draw a large flower shape on the cardboard — like a daisy with a round center and big petals. -
Cut Out the Flower
Carefully cut around the outline (an adult should help or prep this part). You can also just do a circle or heart if you want something simpler. -
Poke Holes in the Petals
Use a skewer or toothpick to gently poke small holes in the cardboard. Space them out — you can do 1–2 per petal or all around the edges. (This should be done by an adult or supervised closely.) -
Pick Wildflowers Together
Go for a short walk or play in the park and pick small wildflowers like daisies, dandelions, clover, buttercups, etc. Talk about colors and shapes as you pick them! -
Thread Flowers Through the Holes
Let your child gently insert the flower stems into the holes. You can thread them through the front or back — both look beautiful! Fill up the flower with petals, grasses, or tiny leaves.
Tips & Variations:
- Make a “bouquet” by attaching your cardboard flowers to sticks or skewers.
- Use a heart, butterfly, or rainbow shape instead of a flower. Or any other shape this works for all pictures.
- Add your child’s name in the center or a smiley face!
- Use double cardboard for more strength if the wildflowers are a bit heavier.
