Nature Finds: Wand
There was a time when our children were very much into fairies. Thus, here is an idea for a magic wand using little scraps of treasures that you might have left over from other projects.
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you'll need Materials
- A stick
- Ribbon (we also included sequin strings and rick rack)
- Scraps of “fancy paper” (we used crepe and origami paper, but use whatever you may have/like)
- Craft jewels
- Scissors
- Craft glue
Directions
- Go on a nature walk and select a stick for your wand.
- Tie your pieces of various ribbon around your stick and knot them.
- Cut out some larger pieces of paper to form your base.
- Layer it with pieces of paper, gluing them together.
- Add embellishments such as craft jewels.
- Glue your base to your stick and let it dry overnight.
- Have fun with your wand!
Purpose
- Re-using & re-purposing materials, developing fine motor skills, enjoying the outdoors, imaginary play
Safety Notes
- When using your wand to play, be aware of other people.
- Use scissors with adult supervision.
- Craft jewels are choking hazards and should not be used by children 0-3 and/or those that tend to put things in their mouths.
