Today, we are going to prepare a colorful holiday craft. So the children can join in this experience with colorful paints and ornament templates. Moreover, this is a great opportunity for children to think creatively and develop their fine motor skills. So, let’s see how to make this craft.
What You Need:
- Printed ornament templates
- Colorful paints
- Round sponge brush or pom pom ball with tweezers
- Optional: Scissors, glue, glitter, dot stickers, extra pom pom balls
How to Make:
- Step 1: Print the ornament templates on white or light-colored paper.
- Step 2: Prepare your paint colors. Pour them onto paper plates or small trays for easy access.
- Step 3: Dip your round sponge brush or pom pom ball (held with tweezers) into the paint. Dab colorful dots onto the ornament template. Let it dry.
- Step 4: Cut out the ornaments, laminate them if you like, and decorate your classroom for a festive look!
Tips for Teachers:
- You can swap paint for dot stickers, pom pom balls, or colored paper circles.
- Turn this into a learning activity:
Learning Ideas:
- Color Recognition: Ask kids to use red paint for dots along the first line. Use blue and yellow for the top part of the ornament.
- Counting Practice: Say, “Put 10 green dots on your ornament.”
- Patterns and Shapes: Guide them to follow the zigzag line with dots, or place dots in square shapes.
- If you’re not using it as a learning page, let kids choose their own colors and patterns. This boosts creativity and confidence!
Templates:
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