Pyjama Day / Paper Plate Woven Hangings
Paper Plate Woven Hangings
Children weave yarn across a paper plate ring and hang beads and feathers from it. A calm weaving craft for a pyjama day.
How to run it
- Cut the centre from a paper plate and punch holes around the edge.
- Weave yarn across the ring.
- Thread beads onto hanging strands.
- Tie on feathers and a hanging loop.
You will need
- paper plates
- yarn
- beads
- feathers
- hole punch
Make it easier or harderPre-punch plates for younger children; older children can weave patterns.
SafetySupervise small beads with younger children as they are a choking size.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children develop fine motor skills through weaving.
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