The Seedling to Sapling Growth Charts were designed specifically for the Design Wars Back to School Challenge! This was a fun project to make and perfect for at home or at school! Included with the charts is several quick and easy Growth Chart Crafts for small children.
About the Growth Charts
What would be school related? My first thought was apples. But what could go with apples? A tree of course, and it would give me the length I needed for the growth chart. In some small way the name seemed perfect, ‘Seedling to Sapling.’ Before my oldest was born (pictured above) I decided to go with a Jungle theme for his room. I even went as far as painting trees on his walls that extended from his floor and onto the ceiling! So in a way, this tree truly represents my child from seedling to sapling- a young tree!
With my tree trunk designing underway, the mom/teaching side of me came though. What could make this more educational for my children? For all children? Perfect for teachers? After all, this is a school challenge!
Working the long stretch of the tree trunk, the mom/crafty side of me burst forth. What could make this more FUN for my children, any children, any teachers?? CRAFTS! I absolutely love doing crafty type projects with my children. In a way, it freezes a little bit of their childhood with art. And I have to admit, hand print crafts tend to be my favorite. So I set out thinking of things, finding things, asking my boys what types of things revolve around a tree. The ideas are endless and my boys had A LOT of fun helping me put together a little portfolio for you!
The following crafts are designed to keep a young child’s attention.
Growth Chart Crafts
Owl Hand Print
Crawling Spiders
Hive and Bees
Pot of Gold
Eagle Hand Prints
Star Ornaments
Caterpillar Clips
Bird Nests
Cane Ornaments
There are so many things that come be done with this tree besides crafty things. Hang the tree in front of an outlet and hang lights from it. On rainy days, throw down a blanket and have a picnic with those you love. So many ideas! Feel free to share your ideas or post a link to your favorite child-friendly tree related craft in the comments below!
More crafts that could work with the Seedling to Sapling Growth Chart:
Cheesecloth Ghosts by Country Living
The Thankful Tree by The DIY Mommy
Salt Dough Easter Ornaments by This Heart of Mine
NOTE: Within the pattern, a spile (or spout used to drain sap from trees to make syrup) is used to mark the height. Though I have made an Apple Tree, they are not normally tapped for syrup. If you chose to do something different for a marker, the Caterpillar Clips listed above would be a perfect choice. The child’s name can be written on the bottom of the clip and can be designed by the child themselves!
Just be sure to HAVE FUN!
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Amazing idea!! Will be making this for our homeschool!!