Royal Crown Decorating

Creating wearable art connects children personally to the fairytale theme while developing fine motor skills and self-expression.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairytales
• Learning area: Visual Arts
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Explores creative expression through decoration
• Develops fine motor control with stickers and stamps
• Builds self-identity through role play

Materials

• Pre-cut crown shapes from card stock
• Large stickers (stars, gems, shapes)
• Non-toxic stamps and ink pads
• Glitter glue (supervised use)
• Elastic string for wearing

Instructions

Provide each child with a pre-cut crown shape. Offer large stickers, stamps, and glitter glue for decoration. Help infants by peeling stickers and guiding their hands. For toddlers, demonstrate pressing stamps and encourage them to create patterns. Once dry, attach elastic so children can wear their crowns during play.

Educator tip

Take photos of children wearing their crowns to share with families and display in the classroom.

Assessment

Note children's choices in decoration, their pincer grip development when handling stickers, and their reactions to wearing their creations.

More from Fairytales

• Once Upon a Time Story Circle
• Magic Wand Waving
• Royal Dress-Up Time
• Sparkle Sensory Bottles
• Princess and Prince Fingerplays
• Royal Ball Dancing
• Friendly Dragon Puppets
• Magic Potion Sensory Play