Make a Paper Lei
To a kid, making a paper lei is similar to the real flower lei. With a little adult supervision to start things off, the imagination and creatively of the leis can flow from the kids. This project is great for kids ages 4 and up.
Steps
- Cut plastic party straws into 1 inch (2.5 cm) lengths.
- Create a basic flower design template on paper. Cut the piece out and make paper flowers out of construction paper, using different colors. Punch holes in the middle of each flower.
- Poke string through the hole of the flower, then thread it through a straw. The straws will create dividers, so keep on alternating the flowers and straws until you get a good length. Cut off the remaining string and tie both ends together
- Adore your own lei creation!
- Finished.
Tips
- Macaroni, beads, and other jewelry items can be used along with the straws, or even replace the straws altogether if you don't have any.
- Consider using silk flowers in place of construction paper. Some silk flowers can be taken apart and the layers used individually.
- Help kids that have a hard time tying their lei. Be careful not to tear the paper in the process.
- This project is excellent for younger kids, however, it's highly suggested that adults handle the cutting for the youngest kids.
- Paper leis will never die, but you don't have to keep them forever ( though the little ones may cry if you throw it away).
Warnings
- Be careful when using scissors, as always!
Things You'll Need
- Colorful construction paper,
- Non-flexible party straws,
- 30 to 40 inches of string or yarn per child,
- Scissors,
- Pencil or pen, and
- Other accessories that the kids can use.
