To celebrate #SeedWeek we are making acorn cup whistles.
Seeds are tiny cases of living treasure. Within each seed lies the spark of new life. A small acorn holds all the magic inside it to grow into a mighty oak.
A Samhain Treasure for your Magic Pouch – Acorn Cup Whistle
Carry an acorn cup whistle to call for help.
YOU WILL NEED:
An uncracked acorn cup
TO MAKE:
- Choose an uncracked acorn cup, and place it upon the first and second fingers of both hands, with the acorn bowl facing you.
- Place the top part of both thumbs on the cup, leaving a small space between your thumbs – shaped like a narrow slice of pie.
- Place your lips so they cover the cup, and blow into the gap. This whistle takes practice but is sur- prisingly loud. The acorn cup can also be used to gather tree drops for medicine. (See Acorn Cup Dew Medicine, p 210)
This and other seed-based activities can be found in The Children’s Forest.
The Children’s Forest
Stories & songs, wild food, crafts & celebrations all year round
Dawn Casey, Anna Richardson, Helen d’Ascoli
This book encourages children’s natural fascination with the forest and its inhabitants. The authors have produced an enchanting book where imagination, story and play bring alive the world of the forest. Read more…
