With schools being closed for many months now, your children must be so bored with the same monotonous routine at home. As a parent, you want to do everything to keep them engaged so that they continue to learn and grow.

The garden is a great place to learn some practical skills. You can teach children to plant seeds and care for the plants and trees in your garden.

In addition to gardening, you could also arrange gardening crafts for them. Here are some fun and easy gardening crafts that can be put on display in your backyard:

Thumbprint Flowerpots

If you have potted plants in your garden, or even inside your home, you probably have a lot of empty pots in the garage, for whenever you need to change pots. Get hold of some small empty pots you have lying around and let your kids paint them.

A simple technique for decorating these pots is to create thumbprint butterflies. To do this, have your child dip their thumb in paint and print it onto the flowerpot in a two-by-two formation. With a black sharpie draw on the body of the butterfly, and you’re done!

Ladybug Rocks

Most gardens tend to have smooth rocks. They are satisfying to hold, but also very versatile when it comes to arts and crafts. Clean these smooth rocks really well before giving them to your kids to decorate. All you will need to complete this project is some paint and paintbrushes. Use bright and fun colors for the body and black for the spots and face. As a bonus, add some googly eyes too!

Once they have dried, place them on the soil to add some color to your garden.

Rock Cactus

Cacti can thrive indoors as well as outdoors. Succulents look great at your workstation, while larger cacti can be placed around your home. However, if you have children, having cacti isn’t the best idea. They are prickly and can cause injuries.

Instead, you can create your own cactus plants with smooth rocks and a small pot. Gather together smooth rocks of various sizes, paint them various shades of green, and add white paint to replicate their texture. Once they have dried, stack these up in a small pot, and your cactus alternative is ready!

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