Who lives in the wetland?

Children create a shared picture of a swamp with frogs, herons, and reeds.

Steps

1. We show photos of wetlands and the animals that live there.
2. On a large sheet of paper, we paint water and mud with sponges.
3. Children cut out and glue on reeds, frogs, dragonflies, and herons.
4. We talk about why wetlands are important (water, birds, flood protection).

Tip: Reeds are easily made from strips of brown and green paper rolled into tubes.

Materials needed

• Poster paints (1 set)
• Painting sponges (1 pack)
• Brown wrapping paper (1 roll)