By: Diana V. Mendez-Hohmann
Enhance fine motor skills and have fun learning about owls while you make this simple craft. With this easy craft your child will:
- Practice scissor skills
- Trace different shapes
- Use both hands (bilateral coordination)
- Cross the midline
Materials
- 2 Sticky Back Foam Sheets or Felt
- 2 Buttons
- Glue
- Scissors
- White Paper for the pattern
- Markers
Step 1
Draw the pattern on white paper.
Cut the pattern shapes.
Place the shapes on the sticky back foam sheets. Use at least 2 different colors.
Step 2
Cut the foam shapes
Step 3
Peel the back of the wings and place wings on the belly.
Step 4
Peel the back of the behind the eyes area and place on the top part of the belly.
Step 5
Peel the back of the large eyes and center on the top.
Step 6
Peel the back of the small eyes and center on the top.
Step 7
Peel the back of the nose and place under the eyes.
Step 8
Glue the buttons to the center of the eyes.
Step 9
Decorate using the markers.
Don’t forget to make it a multi-sensory experience.
- What sound does the owl make?
- Sing songs about owls or birds.
- Have your child feel a feather.
- Use different textures; combine foam and felt, or decorate with glitter.
Here is a felt owl we made using a heart for a nose. Send us a picture of your owl, or post it on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #Therapro
