Lacing card craft supply list for 7-year-olds
For seven-year-olds making lacing cards to practice fine motor skills. Adults can prepare any holes that are difficult for children to punch.
What to buy
Heavyweight cardstock sheets
Printable animal and shape templates
Hole punch
Thick cotton shoelaces
Colored yarn
Large plastic yarn needles
Washable markers
Colored pencils
Child-safe scissors
Clear self-adhesive laminating sheets
Rulers
Pencils
Who this list is for
Lacing cards give seven-year-olds a hands-on fine motor craft they can make and use. This list is for cardstock cards with punched holes, simple templates, and thick laces or yarn.
How to use this list
Start with heavyweight cardstock sheets and printable animal and shape templates. Children can trace, color, and cut card shapes with pencils, washable markers, colored pencils, and child-safe scissors. Adults can prepare difficult holes with the hole punch before lacing begins. Use thick cotton shoelaces, colored yarn, and large plastic yarn needles for threading, then add clear self-adhesive laminating sheets if desired.
Common mistakes
Do not punch holes too close to the cardstock edge, since they can tear during lacing. Avoid using thin yarn needles or narrow laces that are frustrating to thread. If laminating sheets are used, make the holes after the card is covered or reopen them carefully. Keep card designs simple enough that the child can finish the lacing path.
What is on this list
The list includes heavyweight cardstock, printable animal and shape templates, a hole punch, thick cotton shoelaces, colored yarn, large plastic yarn needles, washable markers, colored pencils, child-safe scissors, clear self-adhesive laminating sheets, rulers, and pencils. Cross off supplies you already own.
Before you begin
Print enough templates and cut cardstock into workable sizes. Test the hole punch and one lace on a sample card. Place markers and pencils out first, then distribute laces and yarn needles after the holes are ready.
FAQ
Who is "Lacing card craft supply list for 7-year-olds" for?
Lacing cards give seven-year-olds a hands-on fine motor craft they can make and use. This list is for cardstock cards with punched holes, simple templates, and thick laces or yarn.
How should I use "Lacing card craft supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Start with heavyweight cardstock sheets and printable animal and shape templates. Children can trace, color, and cut card shapes with pencils, washable markers, colored pencils, and child-safe scissors. Adults can prepare difficult holes with the hole punch before lacing begins. Use thick cotton shoelaces, colored yarn, and large plastic yarn needles for th…
What should I skip or avoid with "Lacing card craft supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Do not punch holes too close to the cardstock edge, since they can tear during lacing. Avoid using thin yarn needles or narrow laces that are frustrating to thread. If laminating sheets are used, make the holes after the card is covered or reopen them carefully. Keep card designs simple enough that the child can finish the lacing path.
What is on the "Lacing card craft supply list for 7-year-olds" list?
The list includes heavyweight cardstock, printable animal and shape templates, a hole punch, thick cotton shoelaces, colored yarn, large plastic yarn needles, washable markers, colored pencils, child-safe scissors, clear self-adhesive laminating sheets, rulers, and pencils. Cross off supplies you already own.
What should I know about before you begin?
Print enough templates and cut cardstock into workable sizes. Test the hole punch and one lace on a sample card. Place markers and pencils out first, then distribute laces and yarn needles after the holes are ready.
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