Paper bag lion mane craft for 5-year-olds
This simple dress-up craft is for 5-year-olds making a lion mane for pretend play or an animal unit. An adult cuts the center opening and fringe strips in advance.
What to buy
Brown paper grocery bags
2
Yellow construction paper
4 sheets
Orange construction paper
4 sheets
Red construction paper
2 sheets
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Washable glue sticks
2
Washable markers
1 set
Large round dot stickers
1 sheet
Who this list is for
This paper bag lion mane craft suits 5-year-olds making a simple dress-up piece for pretend play or an animal unit. Adults prepare the center opening and fringe cuts, leaving children room to decorate their mane.
How to use this list
Set out the brown paper grocery bags first and cut the opening and fringe before children arrive. Let children add yellow, orange, and red construction paper pieces with washable glue sticks, then use washable markers and large round dot stickers for extra mane details.
Common mistakes
Do not hand out uncut paper bags and expect children to make the head opening themselves. Keep the craft focused on a lion mane rather than adding parts not included here. Check that the opening is comfortable and that the fringe is already separated before decorating begins.
What is on this list
The list includes two brown paper grocery bags, four sheets each of yellow and orange construction paper, two red sheets, child-safe scissors, washable glue sticks, washable markers, and large round dot stickers. Cross off supplies already in the classroom before shopping.
Before you begin
Cover the work area, organize paper by color, and put one pair of child-safe scissors where it can be shared. Once the glue has set, invite children to wear the mane for quiet pretend play and store the finished pieces flat so the fringe does not crumple.
FAQ
Who is "Paper bag lion mane craft for 5-year-olds" for?
This paper bag lion mane craft suits 5-year-olds making a simple dress-up piece for pretend play or an animal unit. Adults prepare the center opening and fringe cuts, leaving children room to decorate their mane.
How should I use "Paper bag lion mane craft for 5-year-olds"?
Set out the brown paper grocery bags first and cut the opening and fringe before children arrive. Let children add yellow, orange, and red construction paper pieces with washable glue sticks, then use washable markers and large round dot stickers for extra mane details.
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper bag lion mane craft for 5-year-olds"?
Do not hand out uncut paper bags and expect children to make the head opening themselves. Keep the craft focused on a lion mane rather than adding parts not included here. Check that the opening is comfortable and that the fringe is already separated before decorating begins.
What is on the "Paper bag lion mane craft for 5-year-olds" list?
The list includes two brown paper grocery bags, four sheets each of yellow and orange construction paper, two red sheets, child-safe scissors, washable glue sticks, washable markers, and large round dot stickers. Cross off supplies already in the classroom before shopping.
What should I know about before you begin?
Cover the work area, organize paper by color, and put one pair of child-safe scissors where it can be shared. Once the glue has set, invite children to wear the mane for quiet pretend play and store the finished pieces flat so the fringe does not crumple.
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