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Junior Chef Challenge / Decorate Your Own Apron

Decorate Your Own Apron

Children use fabric markers to design a plain apron they can wear for cooking activities and take home.

How to run it

  1. Give each child a plain fabric apron and fabric markers.
  2. Plan a design on paper first.
  3. Draw the design onto the apron with cardboard underneath.
  4. Write names clearly and leave to set.

You will need

  • plain fabric aprons
  • fabric markers
  • scrap cardboard
  • paper
  • pencils
Make it easier or harderUse stencils for younger children; older children can add their own chef logo.
SafetyFollow the fabric marker instructions for heat-setting, done by an educator.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children express themselves through design and take pride in their creation.

Fits these theme days

Junior Chef ChallengeCooking DayFashion Design DayTie Dye Day

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