Tiny Things Day / Jar Lid Miniature Worlds
Jar Lid Miniature Worlds
Children build tiny fairy, dinosaur or nature worlds inside jar lids using moss, pebbles and small figures.
How to run it
- Collect jar lids and natural bits like moss, pebbles, twigs and bark.
- Children choose a theme such as fairy garden or dinosaur land.
- Arrange and glue items into the lid to build their world.
- Share the worlds in a miniature gallery walk.
You will need
- jar lids
- moss
- pebbles and twigs
- small figures
- PVA glue
- playdough to hold items
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use playdough to hold items; older children can add a written story about their world.
SafetySmall items are a choking hazard for any child who still mouths objects.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Designing small worlds encourages imagination, storytelling and planning.
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