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!