Activity Idea - Decorative Necklaces

This activity is great for multicultural activities and fine motor skills.

Suitable for ages 9 months to school age children.

You will need:

• Large paper plates
• Scissors

Decorating ideas:

• Paints, crayons, coloured pencils and coloured marker pens.

Method:

• Children can decorate the plate on the face of the plate.
• Once decorated, cut from the edge of the plate to the inner ring of the paper plate.
• Cut away the entire inside circle of the plate so only the ribbing is left.
• Slip the coloured necklace around your neck to wear.

Information:

These necklaces are like the ones worn in central Africa.
 

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