How Do You Make A Paper Plate Angel?
At no other time of the year is it so important that children have the opportunity to make crafts than during the Christmas season. The hands on activities allow them to participate in the Christmas story in a concrete way that facilitates their ability to connect with the story and remember the story. Crafts are also a good way to allow the children to make personalized gifts that share the meaning of Christmas. Among the many symbols of Christmas, one of the most popular is that of the Christmas angels. For small children an adorable angel can be made from a single paper plate. Step 1: Supplies • Lightweight (also known as very cheap) paper plates • Gold or silver garland OR gold or silver chenille stems • Pink or flesh toned construction paper • Glue • Stapler or adhesive dots • Glitter • Markers or Crayons • Craft eyes • Scissors Step 2: Instructions • Have the children cut a circle from construction paper to be the angel’s face. The best size for the angel’s face is about 1.5 inch
