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How To Make An Anzac Poppy Wreath

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(Anzac Day Easy Kids Craft) On April 25th, we remember all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to fight for our country. Talking about ANZAC Day with young children who won’t fully understand can be difficult. We focused more of our discussions on the sacrifices and heroism of the ANZACs so that we could live freely, rather than the focal point of the many who died or suffered.

We spoke about poppies and what they represent and decided to make a wreath to hang on the front door. We used all recyclable materials found around the house.

>>> How To Make A Paper Anzac Poppy Wreath

Ages: 3+ with assistance for cutting
Time: prep – 30 minutes, assembling – 15 minutes

You’ll Need:

Egg carton
Tissue paper
Red paint
Black buttons
Clear dry glue
Sheet of cardboard
Scissors

Anzac Day Easy Kids Craft, Anzac Day, Anzac Paper Poppy Wreath, NANNYSHECANDO
Anzac Day Easy Kids Craft, Anzac Day, Anzac Paper Poppy Wreath, NANNYSHECANDO

To Make:

1. Cut the egg carton into individual sections.

2. Paint the inside and outside of each section and allow to dry.

3. Draw and cut out a large ring from the sheet of cardboard and paint red.

4. To make the poppies look a bit ‘softer’ we lined & glued the cartons with tissue paper cut into small squares.

5. Place a black button with a drop of glue on the inside of each section of carton and leave to dry.

6. Glue each poppy around the cardboard ring, creating a wreath.

Talking about #ANZACDAY can be difficult with children. Focus on the teachable moments #nannylife

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Notes:

This is a great activity to let the kids get some cutting practice and hand-eye coordination. Kids love cutting things and it helps children to develop their fine motor skills. In steps 1, 3, and 4, make sure the children use safe scissors and that you’re constantly supervising. Remember to cut in a direction away from your body and always be seated whilst cutting.

We will remember them.

Anzac Day Easy Kids Craft, Anzac Day, Anzac Paper Poppy Wreath, NANNYSHECANDO

>>> Do you talk about sensitive issues with young children?
See you on Sunday at the dawn service. #lestweforget

 

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Olivia is a career nanny of 5 years and craft extraordinaire. Having travelled Australia working with many families, Olivia now resides in Sydney and cares for 7 children aged 15 months to 1o years old. Craft + diy activities feature prominently in their daily schedule. You can follow Olivia on instagram  {@oliviasfoster} for crafty ideas and activities.

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April 20, 2015 By Hope @ Nanny Shecando Filed Under: DIY, How To

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