Easter / Easter Bonnet Parade
Easter Bonnet Parade
Children decorate hats or card bonnets with flowers, ribbon and paper eggs, then show them off in a parade.
How to run it
- Provide plain hats, paper plates or card bonnet bases.
- Set out flowers, ribbon, feathers and paper eggs to decorate.
- Help children secure decorations with glue or tape.
- Hold a parade with music and invite each child to describe their bonnet.
You will need
- plain hats or paper plates
- fabric or paper flowers
- ribbon
- feathers
- glue
- tape
Make it easier or harderOffer pre-made decoration packs for younger children; older children can theme their bonnet.
SafetySupervise hot glue if used, with adults only operating it.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children express themselves creatively and present their work with confidence.
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