Vertical Nature Collage

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Bring nature and art together with this simple sticky collage activity for kids! A vertical nature collage is an easy way to get outside, explore, and create at the same time. Kids can collect leaves, flowers, grass, and other natural treasures to stick onto contact paper and design their own masterpiece.

The best part? The nature hunt becomes part of the fun too!

Supplies Needed

• Clear contact paper
• Nature items
• Tape

How to Make a Vertical Nature Collage

Tape a piece of clear contact paper to a vertical surface, sticky side facing out. A wall, window, fence, or sliding glass door all work well for this activity.

Head outside to collect nature items to add to the collage. Kids can gather leaves, flower petals, sticks, grass, clovers, or anything else they find interesting.

Stick the nature items directly onto the contact paper to create a collage. Once the artwork is finished, place another piece of contact paper over the top to seal everything in place.

Ways to Extend the Activity

Turn the nature hunt into its own activity by giving kids simple challenges while collecting:

• Find 3 green items
• Look for something brown
• Collect something soft
• Find an item with 5 points
• Search for tiny and large items

Older kids may enjoy creating patterns, pictures, or even a mandala design with their nature treasures.

For younger kids, let them explore the sticky contact paper first before introducing the nature items. Simply touching and sticking materials is great sensory play!

Why Kids Love This Activity

This nature activity combines outdoor exploration, sensory play, creativity, and fine motor practice all in one easy setup. Since it’s done vertically, it also helps strengthen shoulder and arm muscles while kids create.

Plus, every collage turns out completely unique depending on what kids discover outside!