Be A Budding Botanical Artist
Theme:
Joy In Bloom
TYpe:
Worksheet
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Be A Budding Botanical Artist
Description
A two-part cut-and-paste botanical art worksheet. Cut out the flowers and arrange them into a vase to create a personal floral design.
supplies:
Printed sheets, scissors, glue stick, optional watercolors
Time:
15–25 minutes
purpose/benefit:
Fine motor skills, creative expression, calm focus
Journaling prompt
Which flowers did you choose for your vase and why?
activity & instructions
1. Print both pages — the flower cut-outs and the vase sheet.
2. Cut out the flowers.
3. Arrange on the vase page and glue into place.
4. Optional: add watercolor greenery.
Nature & cultural insight
Spring is the season of abundant blooms. Creating a floral arrangement connects us to that seasonal joy.
Facilitator tips
Pre-cut for participants who find cutting difficult. There is no right arrangement.
Dementia Adaptation
Pre-cut all flowers. Offer 3–4 choices. Assist with gluing if needed.
Did you know?
The word ‘botany’ comes from the ancient Greek word for pasture or grass. The first botanical illustrations date back over 2,000 years — ancient Greeks drew plants not for art, but to help doctors identify healing herbs.