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Father's Day Paper Plate Necktie

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Celebrate Father's Day with this super simple craft activity with this paper plate necktie. Easy for babies and toddlers to create, fathers can wear their "unique" tie on Father's Day. Children can decorate, paint and create their very own special necktie for dad. A truly fun, simple and loving gift for dad! 

Materials Needed: 

  • Paper plate (x1 per child)
  • Craft paints
  • Colourful twine
  • Hole punch
  • Foam paint brush
  • Black Sharpie
  • Scissors

What to do: 

  • Draw a tie outline on your paper plate. 

  • Children can paint/decorate the tie with their brightly coloured paints. 

  • Once the tie is dry, use scissors to cut it out.
  • Use a hole puncher to punch out a hole on each side of the top.
  • Weave your twine into the holes and tie it into a necklace for your Dad.
  • The necktie is now ready to wear! 

 

Hints and Tips:

  • For babies and toddlers, they can do fingerprinting in different coloured paints to decorate the ties. 
  • Stamps and sponges can also be used with paints. 

Reference: 
About A Mum, Pinterest
Image from: About A Mum, Pinterest

Additional Info

  • Appropriate Age: 1 year+
  • Number of Children: Individual (1)
  • Play Based Learning: Creative Play
  • Interest Areas: Art and Craft
  • Games Categories: Art and Craft, Creative Play Games
  • EYLF Outcomes: Learning Outcome 1
Created On August 26, 2023 Last modified on Saturday, August 26, 2023
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