Holiday Hand Wreath

crayola supplies

Crayons
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

Party Express paper plates
ribbon

Why

Small hands create this keepsake wreath. Put creative hands and minds into the holiday spirit.

Steps

1. With Crayola® Scissors, cut a circle across out of the center of a paper plate. Gently fold it in the middle to get the cut started.
2. Place your hand, with your fingers slightly spread, on green construction paper. Trace around your palm and fingers with Crayola Crayons. Do this several times, using both hands as patterns, until you have enough hands to go all around the plate.
3. Cut out the hands. Arrange them around the plate and glue in place with Crayola School Glue. Dry overnight.
4. Write your name and the date on the back of the wreath. Decorate your hands with holiday images and words using crayons and Crayola Glitter Glue.
5. Tie a ribbon in a bow and glue to the top. Loop another ribbon and glue to the back of the paper plate to hang. Dry overnight before hanging.

When & Where

"This hand wreath gives the holidays personal significance."
- Dylan M., school volunteer.

"Parents asked us to make more wreaths for grandparents."
- Andrea A., family child care provider.

Interesting Info

In England, Father Christmas brings gifts and goodies to children on Christmas Eve. Other English Christmas traditions include actors called Mummers who present plays during the holiday season.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.