Materials
Plastic lids from coffee, yogurt, and similar containers
Scissors
Broach pin backs
Glue in squeeze bottles
Buttons in an assortment of sizes, colors, and shapes
Instructions
What to do
1. Ahead of time, trim plastic lids to 2" or 3" (5 cm or 8 cm) shapes. Label the lids with the
children's names.
2. Secure the pin backs in a closed position, then help the children glue the pin to the back of
their lid, using small dots of glue.
3. Invite the children to select a number of buttons and arrange them in a design on their lid, then
attach them with glue.
4. Allow the broaches to dry. These make great gifts for special occasions.
More to do
More art: Make a colorful wreath of buttons for the classroom door. Cut bear shapes from felt and
dress them up in fabric scraps, then attach buttons with glue or yarn.
