A cozy, sacred space for nature, feelings, and big dreams!

Welcome to your very own altar adventure!

This isn’t just any shelf or corner it’s a magical mini world where your heart and the Earth can whisper to each other.

👣 Step 1: Pick the Perfect Spot

Find a small space that feels peaceful a windowsill, shelf, or even a corner of your desk.

Ask yourself: “Where does the sunlight visit? Where do I feel calm?”

☀️ Pro Tip: Let your altar face the sunrise if you can. That’s where new beginnings live!

🌟 Step 2: Choose a Cloth or Mat

Lay down a little cloth, scarf, or napkin. This is your altar’s “blanket” it keeps the space cozy and clean.

🎨 Let it be a color you love or one that reminds you of nature: green for plants, blue for sky, yellow for joy!

🌱 Step 3: Add a Nature Treasure

Go outside and find one special item from nature:
🍁 A leaf, 🌸 a flower, 🌰 an acorn, or 🪨 a tiny stone.

🌼 Whisper thank you to the Earth when you take it.

🔥 Step 4: Invite the Elements

Add something that reminds you of each of Earth’s four elements:

Earth: a rock, dirt, plant, or seed

Water: a tiny bowl of water or shell

Fire: a candle or shiny object (battery candles work!)

Air: a feather, incense stick, or even a drawn wind spiral

🌬 “Welcome, wind! Hello, fire! Thank you, water! I see you, Earth!”

✨ Step 5: Add a Heart Item

Place something that matters to you.
A photo, a small toy, a drawing, or a note you wrote.

💖 This makes your altar yours, it carries your love and story.

📜 Step 6: Say a Blessing or Wish

Close your eyes. Put your hands over your heart.
Say out loud or whisper:

“May this space be full of peace, love, and growing things. May I feel brave, kind, and joyful here.”

Or invent your own!

🌙 Step 7: Visit Often

You can light your altar each morning or before bed. (With a grown ups help)
Leave notes, flowers, or feelings when you want.

🦋 Some kids sing to theirs. Some draw pictures. Some just sit and breathe.

🛠 Optional Bonus Ideas:

Make a seasonal altar: swap items for spring, summer, fall, winter

Add a moon tracker or gratitude jar

Keep a tiny journal nearby for your dreams or prayers

🌻 Remember: There’s no “wrong way” to make an altar.

If it makes you feel calm, connected, or magical… it’s perfect.