Paper Flower Crowns: A Simple Spring Craft
Construction paper flower crowns are a spring classroom staple. Kids measure, cut, fold and put the pieces together, so they get a lot of fine motor practice out of one project. They also get to wear the crown home that day, which they love.
What You'll Need
Construction paper in different colors, scissors, a glue stick, a pencil, a stapler, and scotch tape.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cut two long strips of green construction paper for the headband. Tape them together end to end so you can adjust the length later. Set them aside.
Cut squares of construction paper in lots of colors, about 2–3 inches each. Fold each square into quarters. Draw a simple petal shape on the folded square, and don't cut along the folded edges (that keeps the petals connected). Cut out the petals and unfold. You'll have a four-petal flower.
Cut small yellow circles for the flower centers and small green leaf shapes.
Glue the petals, yellow centers and leaves together to make each flower.
Glue the finished flowers along the green headband.
Wrap the headband around the child's head to measure, then staple the ends together so it fits.
Classroom Tips
For younger children (3–4 year olds), pre-cut the squares and strips ahead of time. Older children (5–6) can do the measuring and cutting themselves.
Go on a nature walk to look at real flowers first. Kids who have looked closely at real petals come up with more interesting flower shapes. It also goes well with the Spring Flower Matching work on the language shelf.
Hang the finished crowns on a bulletin board for a few days before they go home. Kids like seeing their work up on the wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this craft for?
Ages 3–6. Younger kids do better with pre-cut pieces and some help folding. Older kids can do most of the steps on their own after you show them once.
How do I get the crown to fit different head sizes?
Tape the two strips together loosely to start. Wrap it around the child's head and staple once you know the size. For bigger heads, add a third strip.
Can we make the flowers out of something else?
Yes. Tissue paper, foam sheets and coffee filters all work. Coffee filters dyed with liquid watercolors look really nice.
