Susan Caplan
Susan Caplan McCarthy is a freelance writer, maker/crafter, environmental educator, solitary Eclectic Pagan, and belly dancer. She is the Feature Writer for Suite101.com Kids Crafts and the author of Art in Nature/Nature in Art: Art Experiences for Kids Ages 8-to-14 and Their Creative Adults, Brain Twisting Visual Word Puzzles for Kids and Words and Wanderings: Writing in Nature with Children. As an environmental educator for Mass Audubon, she has created hundreds of lesson plans for day camp instructors and field trip leaders. Since 1997 she has taught nature and art programs for children ages three-to-fourteen. On her website, www.explorealongtheway.com she links parents, teachers, youth group and scout leaders, and afterschool and camp instructors with ways to use guided exploration, nature play, art, and writing as ways to connect children with nature.
An Eclectic Pagan, she finds inspiration and her own connection to nature during solo walks. She gives to the community by donating her time and talents as a belly dancer to over a dozen fundraisers each year. She also creates and presents dozens of hats, gloves, and blankets to a variety of charities each year.
Latest Articles
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Make a Butterfly Life Cycle Craft from Socks
Kids can decorate a pair of old socks, transforming one into a caterpillar and the other into a butterfly in this educational craft for kids.
May 24, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Duct Tape Craft Kids Can Make: Desk Organizer
Use colorful or patterned duct tape in this kids' craft that turns simple cardboard tubes into a desk organizer that will help you stay organized.
May 24, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Craft Projects Kids Can Make for the Garden
Two craft projects for kids allow them to create decorative, and useful, accents for the garden. Try one of these garden marker projects.
May 20, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Make for Dad
Make a photo key chain or a luggage tag from duct tape ... useful gifts dad will appreciate this Father's Day.
May 17, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Father's Day Craft for Kids: Make a #1 Dad Trophy
You don't need a lot of money to buy dad a gift on Father's Day when you can make this trophy from recycled materials.
May 14, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Make a Nature Exploration Bag with Children
If your child loves collecting treasures in nature, this easy-to-make collection tote will save pockets and backpacks from crushed leaves and rocks.
May 8, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Birthday Party Craft Idea: Pompom and Bead Jewelry for Girls
Don't just hand out premade jewelry for a party favor. Instead, have the girls create jewelry during the birthday party and then bring it home as a favor.
May 7, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Silk Flower Brooch or Barrette Mother's Day Crafts for Kids
Older kids can create a stylish flower barrette or brooch for mom. She can wear it to Mother's Day brunch and all summer long.
May 2, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Unique Photos that Say Mom
Spell out "MOM" in rocks, seashells, crayons, pasta, and anything else you can think of and then take a picture of the results for a one-of-kind gift.
Apr 30, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Make a Mother's Day Picture Frame from a Recycled CD
Use an old compact disk to create a picture frame with a magnet. Your artwork acts as a backdrop for a favorite photo to give to mom on Mother's Day.
Apr 30, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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