Stepping Stones

Materials:

  1. shells, pebbles, acrylic gems, marbles, or other water-resistant decorations
  2. old clothes
  3. newspaper or tarp
  4. old jug or bucket
  5. plaster of paris
  6. disposable aluminum pie pan(s)

Directions:

  1. Have children collect pebbles, stones, or craft materials.
  2. Have children change into old clothes before starting this activity.
  3. Cover your work area with newspapers or a tarp.
  4. In an old jug or bucket, mix plaster of paris according to the directions on the package.
  5. Pour into the pie pan(s).
  6. Have children decorate the top of his/her stepping stone with the items he/she collected. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid sinking.
  7. Dry completely.
  8. Remove from pie pan(s).
  9. These make great parent gifts or garden stepping stones!

Stepping Stones


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Source:

adapted from activityvillage.co.uk/garden_plaque.htm , 2010.