Sheep
Make a flock of woolly sheep at your parent and toddler group. This could be linked to teaching on the good shepherd or the story of the lost sheep. How about the sheep and the goats or the pascal lamb (maybe not)!
You will need:
- Stiff white card
- Washable marker pen or thick felt tip pen
- Cotton wool balls
- Gluestick or PVA glue and spreader
- Scissors
How to make a sheep:
- Fold the card in half.
- With the fold at the top, cut out a sheep shape.
- Add an eye to each side with the marker pen or thick felt tip pen.
- Glue on the cotton wool balls to each side to make the sheep woolly.
Top tip – cut the cotton wool balls into three slices with a sharp pair of scissors before you start. It makes them go further and reduces the weight on the card so that it will stand up.
Templates have not been supplied but can be provided. If you need them, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to Fiona at Care for the Family, Garth House, Freepost (CF4636), Cardiff CF15 7GZ.
For another sheep craft check out the Woolly Sheep Mask.
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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