DIY garden stepping stones with kids
For families creating path accents in a garden, this list covers materials for several small stepping stones. An adult should handle mixing, lifting, and any cement dust.
What to get
Stepping stone molds
4
Concrete mix suitable for stepping stones
1 bag
5-gallon mixing bucket
1
Mixing hoe or trowel
1
Measuring container for water
1
Decorative glass gems
1 bag
Large smooth pebbles
1 bag
Seashells
1 pack
Letter stamps
1 set
Disposable gloves
1 box
Child-sized safety glasses
2 pairs
Adult safety glasses
1 pair
Plastic drop cloth
1
Garden hose for cleanup
1
Who this list is for
Families making several small garden stepping stones can use this list for molds, concrete mix, and simple decorative pieces. An adult should handle mixing, lifting, and any cement dust.
How to use this list
Lay down the plastic drop cloth and set out the four stepping stone molds. Adults should wear the adult safety glasses and disposable gloves while working with concrete mix, the 5-gallon mixing bucket, mixing hoe or trowel, and measuring container for water. Children can wear child-sized safety glasses and help arrange decorative glass gems, smooth pebbles, seashells, and letter-stamp impressions once the mix is in the molds. Use the garden hose for cleanup.
Common mistakes
Do not let children handle concrete mix or cement dust. Avoid lifting filled molds without adult help. Plan each design before placing gems, pebbles, shells, or letter stamps, since moving decorations after they are pressed in can spoil the surface.
What is on this list
The checklist includes four molds, concrete mix, a 5-gallon bucket, a hoe or trowel, a water measuring container, glass gems, smooth pebbles, seashells, letter stamps, disposable gloves, two child-sized safety glasses, adult safety glasses, a drop cloth, and a garden hose. Cross off what you have.
When you are done
Leave the molds undisturbed in the chosen curing area. Rinse the bucket and tools with the hose as appropriate, remove the drop cloth, and keep the safety glasses and remaining decorations together for a future stepping-stone project.
FAQ
Who is "DIY garden stepping stones with kids" for?
Families making several small garden stepping stones can use this list for molds, concrete mix, and simple decorative pieces. An adult should handle mixing, lifting, and any cement dust.
How should I use "DIY garden stepping stones with kids"?
Lay down the plastic drop cloth and set out the four stepping stone molds. Adults should wear the adult safety glasses and disposable gloves while working with concrete mix, the 5-gallon mixing bucket, mixing hoe or trowel, and measuring container for water. Children can wear child-sized safety glasses and help arrange decorative glass gems, smooth pebbles…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY garden stepping stones with kids"?
Do not let children handle concrete mix or cement dust. Avoid lifting filled molds without adult help. Plan each design before placing gems, pebbles, shells, or letter stamps, since moving decorations after they are pressed in can spoil the surface.
What is on the "DIY garden stepping stones with kids" list?
The checklist includes four molds, concrete mix, a 5-gallon bucket, a hoe or trowel, a water measuring container, glass gems, smooth pebbles, seashells, letter stamps, disposable gloves, two child-sized safety glasses, adult safety glasses, a drop cloth, and a garden hose. Cross off what you have.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave the molds undisturbed in the chosen curing area. Rinse the bucket and tools with the hose as appropriate, remove the drop cloth, and keep the safety glasses and remaining decorations together for a future stepping-stone project.
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