A nature-rich potion-making experience inspired by Nordic childhoods, weaving folklore, sensory play, and storytelling. Children become Tidespeakers, creators of magical sea-land brews to unlock mysteries from the underwater world.
Potion Station Includes:
Sea-themed loose parts: shells, pebbles, sea glass, driftwood
Garden + pantry finds: flower petals, herbs (mint, rosemary, lavender), coloured water (beetroot, blueberry, turmeric)
Tools: wooden spoons, glass jars, little funnels, pipettes
Magic touches: biodegradable glitter or confetti, shimmer water, ocean-scented herbs (dried seaweed or lemon balm)
A mysterious shell has washed ashore, whispering of sea dragons and lost kingdoms. To unlock its messages, the child must mix potions from both land and sea… guided only by curiosity and the magic of imagination.
Children become Tidespeakers, guardians of the balance between land and sea. Each potion is a chapter in their own magical adventure.
Leave scrolls or “messages in bottles”:
“Dear Wildling, the Coral Queen has lost her colors. Find 3 blue things to bring her beauty back.”
“The Sea Dragon is ill—only a potion made from silver petals and mint can heal him.”
Play silks in ocean tones
Capes, shell crowns, tridents or sea creature masks
Ocean sounds: whale song, waves, seagulls
Children draw a magical map of the garden/forest and mark places like:
Coral Caves (mud kitchen)
Kelp Forest (tall grass area)
Bubble Bay (water table or tub)
Provide a simple journal or scroll for potion documentation:
Name, recipe, who it’s for (e.g., “Potion for the Sea Witch’s Memory”)
A drawing of the bottle
A message or spell
Nature writing: Turn potion recipes into poetic spells.
Botany link: Label the herbs and flowers used, discussing their properties.
Literacy & storytelling: Create your own Mermaid Talebook with photos and captions of each adventure.
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