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Mother's Day / Pop-Up Heart Card

Pop-Up Heart Card

Children fold and cut card to make a greeting card with a heart that pops up when it opens.

How to run it

  1. Fold a piece of card in half.
  2. Cut two small slits on the fold and push the tab inward.
  3. Glue a paper heart onto the tab.
  4. Decorate the card and write a message.

You will need

  • card
  • coloured paper
  • scissors
  • glue sticks
  • markers
Make it easier or harderPre-cut slits for younger children; older children can create a layered pop-up.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children express care and communicate through cards.

Fits these theme days

Mother's DayFather's DayGrandparents DayPaper Crafts DayKindness Day

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