This is a two day project using paint sticks that were donated by our local paint store. On day one the children paint their sticks white and let dry. On day two the children cut out wall paper wings to glue to the back of their sticks. From this point it becomes a language lesson where the children look into a mirror and discover the color of their hair and eyes. Together with the help of an adult, matching facial features are drawn on with marker.
Hair is added with yarn.
These ornaments were made with Gingerbread men cookie cutters and oven clay. The children always enjoy working with and rolling out clay, which is a great sensory activity. What would Christmas be without the children making their own chains for the tree. This chain is made from figure 8 packing material cut in half. The children put on one piece of packing foam then a lifesaver.