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Art · The activity desk
Fuzzy Stem Garden
Bend fuzzy craft stems into large loops to make a pretend flower.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
Open interactive activity →Add to play journal →What you need
Two long fuzzy craft stems, a full sheet of paper and crayons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult folds each sharp stem end inward and checks that no wire is exposed.
Adult's role: Prepare the ends, help twist the stems and supervise throughout.
Let's make it happen
- Bend one stem into two large loops and ask an adult to twist the middle to hold them.
- Wrap the second stem around the middle to make a long flower stalk.
- Place the flower on paper and draw a garden around it.
Make it simpler: Make one large loop together and draw a stem beneath it.
Clean up: Put the stems and crayons away and check for any loose fibers.
Craft stem ends can be sharp. An adult folds and checks them, and keeps stems away from mouths and eyes.