Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
Making flower chains is a nostalgic way to slow down with your little one, explore the neighbourhood, and create something beautiful together.
Gather flowers with long stems from safe areas like your garden or a local park, and take turns weaving them into chains of different lengths.
Kids can enjoy the freedom of picking out the blooms they like, learning about the plants around them, and strengthening those fine motor skills as they weave their very own crowns, bracelets, noodles or...
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Plan a flower-picking walk, choosing a spot with plenty of accessible blooms.
Step 2:
Explain to your child how to gently pick flowers without damaging the plant and to be careful of flowers and plants that are not safe to touch.
Play
Step 1:
Begin your walk, encouraging your child to hunt for flowers along the way.
Step 2:
Once you’ve collected enough, show your child how to use their fingernail to create a small split in each stem.
Step 3:
Thread a flower through the split in the previous flower’s stem, repeating until you have a chain.
Step 4:
Display it proudly or wear it as a crown, bracelet, or necklace!
Extend
Flower nature collage: Use the extra flowers, leaves, and small twigs to create a nature collage on paper or cardboard. Let kids glue their finds in patterns or free-form designs.
Flower petal potion: Create a pretend “potion” station where kids can mix petals, leaves, and water in a bowl or jar. It’s a delightful sensory experience and encourages imaginative play!
Counting chains: Use the flower chain to practice counting by making each link in the chain represent a certain number, like ten flowers per link. It’s a fun way to incorporate counting and measuring skills.
