make Easy, Durable Name Tags
We used these durable name tags for a summer program we did for kids. Modify or embellish them to suit your group!
you'll need Materials
- Wooden ornaments (We bought these after Christmas when they were significantly marked down. The wood discs with two holes were purchased at a craft store and are available all year round.)
- Beads
- Laces (You can find these at craft and educational stores)
- Letter stamps
- Stamp pads
- Magnetic clasps (*Recommended if you are doing this project with younger children)
We always find these items helpful too:
- Smock
- Craft tray
Directions
- Don your smock. Stamp the letters of your name onto your ornament. Allow to dry. Flip and do the other side as well.
- Chose your lace and beads. If you don’t have lace, you could use any type of cord, with a plastic needle. Lace one end through the hole of your ornament. We then put both ends of the lace through the beads (you may need to do one at a time) through each of the beads.
- Tie a knot at the end and wear! (For younger children we suggest you attach a magnetic clasp, rather than knotting so it could detach if needed.)
Purpose
- Creating a community by leanring/ knowing each person’s name.
Safety Notes
- We suggest that you wear a smock and use a craft tray to protect your clothing and surfaces.
- Use non-toxic stamp pads.
- Cord, yarn etc. can be a strangulation hazard, therefore, be sure to use with direct supervision and for its intended purpose.
- Beads can be a choking hazard therefore be sure to keep them out of the reach of children ages 0-3 years of age or those that tend to put things into their mouths.
- We recommend attaching a magnetic clasp to the ends of your lace so that it could easily detach and removing your name tag for physical activity to prevent injury.
