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 Your Own Lacing Cards
Save money and create different hand-eye coordination challenges for your child with handmade lacing cards in geometric and animal shapes..
Feb 13, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
No bake cookie recipes make a great cooking experience for kids; they learn to measure and mix ingredients, yet they don't have to deal with a hot oven.
Feb 6, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Teach Preschoolers Colors through Crafts and Games
Try these fun ways to teach preschoolers color recognition. Because kids make the game and mix the colors for the craft they learn while making art.
Feb 2, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Make an Edible Ecosystem or Landscape Cake Craft with Kids
In this edible craft, kids craft the landscape or ecosystem of their choice. This is a fun project for a group of homeschoolers or a small birthday party.
Jan 22, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Make a Craft Stick Heart Trivet
A handful of craft sticks and some paint and glue are all you need for an afternoon of crafting with your child. Perfect for Valentine's Day tea parties.
Jan 19, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Make a Heart Wreath from Paper Flowers
Create a bunch of paper pompom flowers and work them together into a heart shape for an easy Valentine's Day, party, or bedroom decoration.
Jan 17, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Craft Valentine's Day Hearts with Sweet Sayings
Use polymer clay to create permanent versions of edible candy Conversation Hearts. Give them to friends and family to tell them how you feel.
Jan 17, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Crochet and Braid a Headband from Yarn
If you know how to make a yarn chain with a crochet hook then you can make this quick headband just minutes before you want to wear it.
Jan 17, 2012
- Susan Caplan
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Recycle and Reuse Gift Boxes and Jewelry Boxes with Kids' Crafts
Kids can give a new look to small boxes with paint and paper and then use them to organize crafts and other small treasures that kids collect.
Dec 26, 2011
- Susan Caplan
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Kids Can Create and Write Thank You Cards
Children can learn and practice this basic social skill of giving thanks while having some fun decorating handmade cards with their choice of art supplies.
Dec 23, 2011
- Susan Caplan
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