Fairy Tale Day / Crowns and Character Ears
Crowns and Character Ears
Children decorate card crowns or headband ears with gems and glitter to wear for the rest of the day.
How to run it
- Pre-cut crown strips and ear shapes from card.
- Let children choose a crown or ears and decorate with gems, glitter and markers.
- Staple crowns to fit or tape ears onto headbands.
- Wear them for a parade or photo.
You will need
- card
- headbands
- gems
- glitter
- glue
- stapler
- tape
Make it easier or harderOffer peel-and-stick gems for younger children; older children can design their own templates.
SafetySupervise small gems with younger children as they are a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Children make choices and express themselves through creative design.
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