Yarn Day / Pom-Pom Creatures
Pom-Pom Creatures
Children make woolly pom-poms and turn them into animals by adding felt ears, eyes and tails.
How to run it
- Cut two card rings for each child or use forks.
- Wrap wool around the rings until thick.
- Cut and tie the pom-pom, then fluff it up.
- Glue on felt pieces to make an animal.
You will need
- wool
- card rings or forks
- scissors
- felt
- PVA glue
Make it easier or harderYounger children can make one pom-pom with help; older children can join several into bigger creatures.
SafetySupervise scissor use.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Making pom-pom creatures builds persistence and fine motor skills.
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