Materials
Clear contact paper, 24" x 12" (60 cm x 30 cm), one sheet per child
Pre-cut letters or child's name printed on 2" x 6" (5 cm x 15 cm) pieces of paper
Assorted small cut-outs
Confetti
Sequins, flat and 1" (3 cm) in size or less
Scissors
Instructions
1. Reveal half of the contact paper by peeling back the protective layer and folding it back. Holdpaper in place as the child explores the sticky surface.
2. Encourage the children to place their names (or letter cut-outs) onto the sticky paper, then addother decorations, making sure to keep all of the pieces flat and toward the center of the paperwith the edges free of debris.
3. When complete, reveal the second half of the contact paper and help the children fold it overand smooth it out flat.
4. These placemats are washable and will last most of the school year.
