Nature Based Self-Portrait

Instructions:

1. Get a piece of paper, floorbook, or recycled paper, glue and scissors! (crayons/markers optional)

2. Explore outside and choose some leaves, flowers, twigs, grass, branches, etc.

3. Think about how you could make a self portrait using those materials.

4. Have fun creating!

Optional Challenge:

1. Make several nature based self-portraits with a different combination of materials and compare/contrast them!

2. Make a portrait of your whole body! You can even include your entire family (sticks make great arms, bodies and legs!)

InterACTions:

1. What material do you think you could use to make _____ (insert part of face.)

2. What facial expression do you want to show on your face?

3. I like the way you are _____ (notice something awesome the child is doing!).

4. What do you think about your self-portrait? Do you want to make another one?