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: An adult uses the stapler, 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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