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Mother's Day / Heart String Art

Heart String Art

Children wind string around pins in a heart shape to create a colourful string art picture.

How to run it

  1. Draw a heart outline on foam board or cork board.
  2. Push pins at even spaces around the outline.
  3. Tie string to one pin and wind it back and forth across the heart.
  4. Tie off the end and trim.

You will need

  • foam or cork board
  • push pins
  • coloured string or wool
  • markers
Make it easier or harderUse fewer pins for a simpler version; older children can create a complex pattern.
SafetyUse push pins in foam board rather than hammered nails, and supervise pin use.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children develop fine motor skills and express care for others.

Fits these theme days

Mother's DayYarn DayCraft DayFather's Day

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