oshc activities
International Day of Peace / Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Children arrange pressed flowers and leaves on card and laminate them into bookmarks to keep or give.

How to run it

  1. Set out pressed flowers and leaves with card strips.
  2. Have children arrange their design on the card.
  3. An adult laminates the bookmarks.
  4. Trim, punch a hole and add a ribbon tassel.

You will need

  • pressed flowers and leaves
  • card strips
  • laminator and pouches
  • hole punch
  • ribbon
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use larger leaves; older children can add written quotes.
SafetyOnly adults operate the hot laminator.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 1Children appreciate nature and create a calming keepsake.

Fits these theme days

International Day of PeaceGardening DayBook WeekMother's DayNature Play Day

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