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Garden Stepping-Stone

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Ages 6 and Up

Duration: Over One Hour

Garden activities are a great way to help nurture kid's growth and understanding of nature.

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WHAT YOU NEED

1 21.8 oz. NESTLÉ NESQUIK canister
1 craft knife
Shiny stones and decorative jewels (available at craft stores)
1 bag of mortar mix (available at home improvements stores)
1 large disposable mixer bowl
1 large spoon

HOW TO DO IT

(PARENTS ONLY) Measure 2 inches from the bottom of the NESQUIK canister and using a craft knife, cut off the top portion, leaving the base as your mold.
Put 1 1/2 cups of mortar mix into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of water and mix together. Add more water as needed to make a slightly watery paste.
Pour the mixture into the NESQUIK canister mold. The mix should fill the mold to about 1/4 inch from the top.
Let the mixture set for about 20 minutes. Place the jewels and stones on the surface of the mixture. Allow the objects to sink into the cement a little, so that they stick up just slightly over the surface.
Leave a space in the design so that your child can write his or her name and the date.
Allow the mix to set an additional 20 minutes. Then, give your child a pencil. Ask your child to write his or her name and the date, making sure to press firmly on the mortar to make a clear impression.
Let it set for an additional hour. The mortar mixture will warm up and then cool down when it is completely dry.
(PARENTS ONLY) Use a craft knife to make long slits in the NESQUIK mold to free the stone.
Let your child help you choose a special spot in the garden for his or her stone.
Dig a shallow hole deep enough so that the stone is at the same level as the garden area around it.
Set the stone in the hole and replace the garden soil around all of its edges.

TIPS

Go through your jewelry box to see if there are any bits of costume jewelry that can be imbedded in a family stepping-stone. Ask your child if he or she has any waterproof mementos to include.

FOLLOW UP FUN

Have everyone in the family make a stepping-stone to create a special pathway in the garden.

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