Objective
By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will be able to use spring plants as prints when coloring eggs with onion peel over an open fire.
Materials and Prep
Materials Needed:
- Eggs
- Onion peels
- Spring plants (leaves, flowers)
- Open fire setup (under adult supervision)
Prep:
- Gather materials
- Ensure adult supervision for the open fire
Activities
1. Nature Hunt: Go outside and collect spring plants like leaves and flowers for printing.
2. Egg Preparation: Boil the eggs and let them cool down.
3. Print Making: Wrap the eggs with onion peels and spring plants, then carefully place them near the open fire to create prints.
4. Coloring: Let the eggs cool before unwrapping to reveal the colorful prints.
Talking Points
- Plants make pretty designs on eggs. Let's find some leaves and flowers to use!
- Onion peels can add color to the eggs. They will make our prints look beautiful!
- Be very careful near the fire. It is hot and can burn us. Always have an adult with us when using fire.
- After we make the prints, we can see the colorful designs on the eggs. It's like magic!