Ninja Obstacle Day / Ninja Headbands
Ninja Headbands
Children decorate fabric strips into their own ninja headbands with symbols, names or patterns. A quick craft that sets the mood for an action-packed day.
How to run it
- Cut fabric strips long enough to tie around a head.
- Children draw their design lightly in pencil first.
- Colour in with fabric markers and let dry.
- Help tie headbands on, leaving them loose and easy to remove.
You will need
- fabric strips
- fabric markers
- pencils
Make it easier or harderOffer stencils to younger children; older children can design a personal emblem with meaning.
SafetyTie headbands loosely and remove them before climbing equipment.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Children design a personal item, expressing their identity and ideas.
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