Painted pine cone trees

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Find pine cones

   Go hunting outside. Pick big, open ones.

2. 

   2

   Shake them out

   Tap each one upside down to drop out seeds and bugs.

3. 

   3

   Dab on green

   Let your toddler dab paint all over with the sponge.

4. 

   4

   Stand them to dry

   Set them on the plate, wide end down, for 1 hour.

5. 

   5

   Line them up

   Make a forest on a windowsill or shelf.