Materials
Felt or real cloth ties (donated by parents)
Scissors
Squeeze paint
Glitter
Pompoms
Sequins
Yarn
Instructions
What to do
1. Cut pieces of felt into a tie shape or collect used ties.
2. Encourage the children to decorate the ties using squeeze paints, jewels, glitter, pompoms, and
sequins.
3. If using felt, fold over top and put a piece of yarn through to tie on.
More to do
Dramatic play: Set up a circus. Hang a parachute from the ceiling. Make cages out of boxes. Let
the children bring in "wild" animals to place in the cages.
More art: The ties make a nice gift for Dad on Father's Day.
