Objective
By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will learn how to use spring plants as prints when coloring eggs with onion peel over an open fire.
Materials and Prep
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Onion peels
- Spring plants (leaves, flowers)
- Fire pit or open fire area
- Adult supervision
No prior knowledge required, just a willingness to have fun and explore!
Activities
- Nature Hunt: Go on a nature walk to collect spring plants like leaves and flowers.
- Coloring Eggs: Dip eggs in water, then wrap with onion peels and secure with spring plants. Boil the eggs over an open fire.
- Print Making: Unwrap the eggs to reveal the beautiful prints left by the spring plants.
Talking Points
- "Elisabeth, let's go on a nature hunt to find pretty leaves and flowers for our egg coloring activity."
- "Now we will dip the eggs in water and wrap them with onion peels. The onion peels will give our eggs a lovely color."
- "We need to be very careful when boiling the eggs over the fire. It's hot and we must have an adult with us."
- "Look, Elisabeth! When we unwrap the eggs, we can see the beautiful prints left by the spring plants. Each one is unique!"