Craft · Fine motor skills · Cutting skills
Leaf Crown
Ages 4–9 20 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. A cardstock strip about 24 inches long | | | 2. Dry or fresh leaves | | | 3. Scissors | | | 4. Tape | | | 5. Stapler |
Preparation: Cut a 2-inch-wide strip of cardstock. For younger children, prepare it in advance. How to Play | | 1. Wrap the strip around the head, mark where the ends meet, and cut off the extra. | | | 2. Tape leaves along the strip so their tips stick up. | | | 3. Join the two ends with a stapler or tape, and put on the crown. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Cut a 2-inch-wide strip of cardstock. For younger children, prepare it in advance.
How to Play
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- ⭐Safety: Use the stapler with adult supervision, with the staples facing outward so they don't touch the head.
Make It Easier
Prepare the strip in advance and stick the leaves onto double-sided tape running along it.
Make It More Challenging
Cut paper leaves from a template and mix them with real ones, or make a repeating pattern: big leaf, small leaf.
Skills Practiced
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