Time for another wonderful Father’s Day Gift Idea for Kids to make… as our special 31 Days of Dad contines.
I welcome The Blue Barn with this adorable Father’s Day Jar Lid Medal – a super cute Father’s Day Idea for Preschoolers and kids!
We think all those dads, granddads, step dads, uncles and anyone acting as a dad in a child’s life deserve some special recognition this fathers day so we were happy to join in with Red Teds fathers day series. These special recognition awards were created from some glass jar lids everyone has some of those lying around right?
Materials to make your Father’s Day Medals with Preschool:
- Air dry clay multiple colors – we love this brand best – US/ UK
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- Colored paper
- A safety pin or paper clip
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
How to make Jar Lid Medals for Dad
Step 1
Have your kiddo smoosh the air dry clay into the lid of the jar, smooth it down as much as possible to create a nice flat background to work on.
Step 2
Taking a different color clay create a pattern or message for your special Dad. Use mini cookie cutters or hand roll the clay to create squiggly writing. Add these other pieces on top of your base layer to create your medallion. We like the Crayola air dry clay because as it dries it becomes very light which is great for these wearable awards.
Step 3
Cut two strips of stiff colored paper and cut triangles from the bottom of each of them, these are going to be the ribbons on your awards. Flip the jar lid over and glue or tape the ribbons to the back of the lid.
Step 4
Using hot glue or tape add a safety pin to the back of the badge so that your special dad can wear their badge with pride.
Now all you need to to is award your favorite Dad his badge of honor to wear with pride.
More great ideas from Blue Barn living:
- Summer Camp Banners – Find our more here
- Fabulous Stars at Night activity – more info here
- And we can never resist bubbles.. right? Learn how!
Happy Fathers Day!
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