Father's Day / Shirt and Tie Cards
Shirt and Tie Cards
Children fold card into a shirt shape and paint a bright tie to make a greeting card for a special person.
How to run it
- Fold card in half and cut a small collar shape at the top.
- Fold the collar flaps down to look like a shirt.
- Paint or cut out a tie with a fun pattern and glue it on.
- Write a message inside.
You will need
- card
- paint
- scissors
- glue
- markers
Make it easier or harderPre-fold cards for younger children; older children can add pockets and buttons.
SafetyUse inclusive language so it suits any special person in a child's life.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children create a gift to connect with someone special.
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