Animal masks
Turn a paper plate into an animal mask by cutting out a quarter segment and two eye holes, gluing on some basic features and attaching a short piece of elastic. You can expand the craft activity by painting or colouring in the plate before you add the features, e.g. black or brown patches on the cow. If the children dislike having a mask in front of their face, try gluing the features onto a headband instead.
You could make just one animal to illustrate a particular story, e.g. the lost sheep, or turn your toddler group into Noah’s ark by making all the masks! The rabbit, chick and sheep are particularly suitable for Easter, whilst the cow, donkey and sheep could be used for a nativity play.
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Jungle animals
Farm animals
Pets
Other animals
Last Updated 13 January 2010
Children should be adequately supervised during all craft activities. Use of these ideas is at the discretion of the group leaders. Care for the Family cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage which might result from their use.
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We would love to receive any craft or activity ideas that you have used successfully in a parent and toddler group. Please send them to Fiona at Care for the Family, Garth House, FREEPOST (CF4636), Cardiff CF15 7GZ or email fionaburt@engagetoday.org.uk
Please include simple instructions along with either a digital photo (jpeg if possible) or a completed item.
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