Laurel Head Wreath
15 Minutes: 2 and up: Olympics
Laurel Head Wreath
An Activity for Preschoolers:
Celebrate excellence with wearable wreaths!
Before You Begin:
Real leaves not required! It only takes a few materials to create these wonderful wreaths. Gather the following: scissors, paper plates, green foam sheets or construction paper, and glue.
Activity Goals:
To create a wearable craft celebrating the origins of the Olympic Games.
Furthermore:
Laurel wreaths have been used as symbols of victory, honor, service, creativity (especially in poets) and academic excellence.
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
Cut a wedge from a paper plate.
STEP 2
Create a wreath the fits each child's head by cutting a large circle from the middle of the plate to create a head wreath.
STEP 3
Starting at one tip of the wreath, glue the leaves in a v-pattern all the way to the back side of the wreath.
STEP 4
Repeat from the other tip, gluing leaves toward the back until the two rows of leaves meet.
STEP 5
Allow to dry, and then enjoy wearing your leafy green wreaths!
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