Flag Craft Note Holder | Various Holidays | Shapes Practice | 
Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities

*  Let's call this technique "layering,." Using different shapes and images you layer them to form another image or landscape.  Go to the links and print a template of your choice.

Note for all templates:  
The smiley face templates can be replaced by a real photo of family members:  child, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa or other recipient.

Add a poem or greeting in the back of the note holder.

Assembly Method #1:  For Black & White Template
1.  Print the flag template (template #1) directly on a colorful piece of construction paper or computer craft paper.  Option:  Trace onto wrapping paper or scraps of wall paper.   
2.  Child can color and decorate directly on the second template [template #2], then cut, layer and assemble.  Note:  Circles with smiley face features have been provided in the template, but you can use the opposite side so older children can make the face features or replace with a real photo.
3.  Once the flag is assembled and decorated, (adult assistance) fold the upper edge of the flag on the dotted line.
4.  Lay out a of piece string, yarn or ribbon (about 2 feet) inside the fold, glue the edge without gluing the string.  Optional:  To reinforce it, you can glue craft sticks inside the fold and tie the string to the edges of the sticks.  Tie a knot, affix 1/2 of a post it note pack, a photo or child's drawing on the square dotted area on the flag and  it is ready!  

Method #2:  For Black & White Template
Print the template of your choice and cut out the pieces.  Then use the templates to trace unto construction paper, colored paper, scraps of wrapping paper, scraps of fabric, or wall paper scraps.  Proceed with the same steps above.   

Method #3:  Color Template
Note:  Two color templates provided (blue background and pink background) 
Print the color template, cut and assemble and follow the assembly instructions above.

Read  suggestions below for different age groups:

Children 2 to 3 years: 
The youngest child can participate in this craft creation.  For this age group all the pieces should be cut out and ready to assemble and color.  Add a few drops of glue or use glue stick to desired locations and guide child through the process and show the small finished picture included in the template.  Make sure to identify and discuss the colors used, shape and  the images of and other items in the card templates (if applicable).

Children 3+ and older:
Older children can add and decorate the plain colored pieces first with glitter, paint: brush strokes, sponging, cotton ball dabbing, stampers, cut-up tissue paper, scraps of fabric to make collage or a patchwork effect, etc. , and then proceed to cut out the pieces and  layer the pieces as suggested in the small image on the template.

Additional decorations ideas:
*Add holiday related stickers
* Add stickers related to recipients favorite hobby or sport

Places to hang the note holder flag:
1)  Next to telephone
2)  Tool Shed or Tool Area/Closet
2)  Home office or at place of work
3)  Gym locker
4)  Refrigerator door
5)  Anyplace where a note holder is needed.

*construction paper or card stock, white or coordinating colors
scissors
glue or glue stick
* 2' feet of string, thin ribbon or yarn

A variety of materials as described in the instructions.