Monday, December 3, 2012

Christmas Paper Chain

DAY TWO:

Making a paper chain is an easy, cheap activity that is really good for your little one to practice hand-eye coordination. If yours is anything like mine, it will turn into a necklace at finish! Hey, nothing wrong with a little bling, am I right?

WHAT YOU NEED:
     - 2 pieces red construction paper
     - 2 pieces green construction paper
     - glue stick

Before starting, cut the papers into strips. Let your toddler "color" one end of a paper strip with the glue stick. Then, fold into a circle. Repeat until finished.

Since Roo is pretty young, we did this in assembly line fashion. She glued and I chained. If your toddler is older and more capable, let them do it by themselves after you show them how.






VERDICT: It went over well, but would probably be suited for at least 2 or 3 year olds. She loved gluing the paper, but couldn't link them together quite yet. Regardless, it turned out well and she has fun shaking it around and scaring the dog :/

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