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Rose Paper Crafts and Printable Activities
Materials:
- paper or card stock for the template
- paper or construction paper in contrasting color for the background
- coloring tools for B&W template
- scissors
- glue or glue stick
- Optional: a real cut rose, or potted roses
Roses aren't just pretty flowers; they hold fascinating stories, symbols, and even incredible scents! Get ready to explore the world of roses, including the ever-popular red rose, with a simple paper craft that will spark your kids' imaginations.
These fun and educational activities are appropriate for toddlers, preschool and elementary grades.
Printing Options:
Color option: Ideal for toddlers to concentrate on assembly and identifying colors.
Black & White: Select from three templates. Template 1 & 2 with bolder outline for younger children, the stem has no thorns for easier scissor cutting. Template 3 with lighter outline, stem with thorns, and a more realistic image.The B&W option is best for all ages, to color, paint, decorate and scissor cutting practice.
Instructions:
Assembly and learning activities: (after template is cutout and decorated)
Discuss the colors: red for the bloom, green for the stem and leaves, and blue & white pot. Count the templates out loud.
Discuss the visible parts of the plant: the flower, the petals, the stem and leaves. Discuss that roots are in the soil, in this case the soil is in the pot.
Assembly:
- Allow the children to play with the pieces and assemble them and point to the small picture found on the template for guidance.
- Apply glue to the top of the stem, press the rose over it.
- Apply glue to the lower part of the stem, center the flower and press.
- Turn the finished craft over, apply glue to the borders and glue to another piece of paper in a complementary color, such as blue for a pleasant sky background..
- Optional: Write R r rose at the top of the page.
Templates:
