Sticker treasure map craft for 6-year-olds
This imaginative art activity lets six-year-olds design one pretend map with a route and picture landmarks. It is for indoor play and does not require a real scavenger hunt.
What to buy
Brown kraft paper sheets
1 per child
Washable markers
Colored pencils
Gold star stickers
Self-adhesive foam shapes
Pre-cut cardstock tree shapes
Pre-cut cardstock mountain shapes
Blue construction paper
Washable glue sticks
Child-safe scissors
Paper plates for sticker sorting
Cardboard tubes for rolling maps
Who this list is for
The sticker treasure map craft list is for six-year-olds designing one pretend map with a route and picture landmarks. It is an indoor art activity, not a real scavenger hunt, with a cardboard tube ready for rolling the finished map.
How to use this list
Give each child one brown kraft paper sheet and a cardboard tube for later. Set out washable markers and colored pencils for routes, labels, and map details. Sort gold star stickers and self-adhesive foam shapes on paper plates. Children can glue on pre-cut cardstock tree shapes, pre-cut cardstock mountain shapes, and blue construction paper landmarks with washable glue sticks. Use child-safe scissors only for simple trimming.
Common mistakes
Do not plan a real search activity around this list; the map is for pretend indoor play. Avoid rolling the kraft paper map before glue is dry. Keep landmark pieces on the map instead of loading it with so many foam shapes that the route is hard to see.
What is on this list
You need brown kraft paper sheets, washable markers, colored pencils, gold star stickers, self-adhesive foam shapes, pre-cut cardstock tree shapes, pre-cut cardstock mountain shapes, blue construction paper, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, paper plates, and cardboard tubes. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Let the treasure maps dry flat before rolling them around the cardboard tubes. Gather sticker backing and paper scraps, then make sure each child’s map is labeled before storing or sending it home.
FAQ
Who is "Sticker treasure map craft for 6-year-olds" for?
The sticker treasure map craft list is for six-year-olds designing one pretend map with a route and picture landmarks. It is an indoor art activity, not a real scavenger hunt, with a cardboard tube ready for rolling the finished map.
How should I use "Sticker treasure map craft for 6-year-olds"?
Give each child one brown kraft paper sheet and a cardboard tube for later. Set out washable markers and colored pencils for routes, labels, and map details. Sort gold star stickers and self-adhesive foam shapes on paper plates. Children can glue on pre-cut cardstock tree shapes, pre-cut cardstock mountain shapes, and blue construction paper landmarks with…
What should I skip or avoid with "Sticker treasure map craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not plan a real search activity around this list; the map is for pretend indoor play. Avoid rolling the kraft paper map before glue is dry. Keep landmark pieces on the map instead of loading it with so many foam shapes that the route is hard to see.
What is on the "Sticker treasure map craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You need brown kraft paper sheets, washable markers, colored pencils, gold star stickers, self-adhesive foam shapes, pre-cut cardstock tree shapes, pre-cut cardstock mountain shapes, blue construction paper, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, paper plates, and cardboard tubes. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Let the treasure maps dry flat before rolling them around the cardboard tubes. Gather sticker backing and paper scraps, then make sure each child’s map is labeled before storing or sending it home.
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