oshc activities
Winter Wonderland / Snowflake Wands

Snowflake Wands

Children make wands topped with paper snowflakes and glitter for a winter wonderland celebration.

How to run it

  1. Fold and cut paper snowflakes, or provide pre-cut ones.
  2. Glue the snowflake onto a card circle for strength.
  3. Attach to a stick and decorate with glitter and ribbon.
  4. Use the wands for a winter dance.

You will need

  • sticks or dowels
  • white paper
  • card
  • glitter
  • ribbon
  • glue
  • scissors
Make it easier or harderPre-cut snowflakes for younger children; older helpers can teach folding.
SafetyChoose sticks with rounded ends.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Children make creative choices with shape and pattern.

Fits these theme days

Winter WonderlandPolar DayMagic DayChristmas in July

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