Nature crowns are magical things. Weaving branches, flowers, leaves and little bits of nature into a crown, gives children a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, develop fine motor skills and engage in imaginative outdoor play. Earth Friendly Crowns Nature crowns come in all shapes and sizes but the one thing I love about them is that they are made with 100% nature! A nature crown has no fake flowers, no wire, no ribbons other pieces of plastic in them. When your child tires of playing with their crown it can be safely composted. Ribbon is pretty! On special occasions, my children we will weave ribbons into their nature crowns. We just make sure to remove the ribbon (and reuse it!) before composting the crown. How to Make a Willow Nature Crown Step 1: Gather a couple weeping willow branches and other bits of nature. Gather your supplies: What is a weeping willow tree? A weeping willow is a deciduous tree that is commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe and parts of Asia). The tree likes to grow near fresh water lakes and ponds and has long thin branches with light green leaves that can grow all … Continue reading How to Make a Willow Nature Crown with Your Child