Preschool Crown Art Project

Crafts for the Kings and Queens of the Early Childhood Class

Jan 28, 2009 Erica Loop

Create a regal hat fit for the little kings or queens in your early childhood classroom.

The visual arts are an excellent way to introduce new themes and concepts to the preschool audience. The crown art project involves simple materials and easy steps using construction paper, glue/tape, and almost any art material that is easily available. Additionally, the lesson plan can be easily altered to accommodate a variety of objectives.

Lesson Objectives for the Crown Art Project

  • Increase fine motor skills.
  • Explore color, shape, pattern, and texture.
  • Increase aesthetic awareness.
  • Discover multiple uses for art materials.

Grade Level

Preschool/Early Childhood: Ages three through six

Materials Needed to Create the Crown Art Project

  • Construction paper (a variety of colors). Large sheets work best, but smaller 8 X 11 sheets can be taped together.
  • Glue (school glue and/or glue sticks)
  • Masking tape
  • Additional art materials that may include: glitter, tissue paper, crayons, paints, markers, felt, foam shapes, ribbon, yarn, or sequins.

Process Steps to Creating the Crown Art Project

  1. Pre-planning: A teacher or adult can cut the construction paper into long strips. This is most easily done with large sheets of paper, but two smaller pieces (regular 8 X 11 size) can be used and later taped together. The strips should be at least six inches tall. The height can vary depending on how tall the children would like to have their crowns.
  2. Pre-planning: A teacher or adult cuts triangles from the top of the paper strips to create the crown shape/effect. Try saving the leftover triangles for a shape inspired art project.
  3. Pre-planning: A teacher or adult measures the paper crown strips to the child's head. If needed make a small mark on the paper, remove the crown from the child's head, and cut the paper to size. If you are using two smaller pieces of paper, tape them together at this point using tape in both the front and back.
  4. Invite the children to decorate the crowns using the art materials that you have provided. Give multiple options and allow the children to select their own embellishments. Some examples are painting, glitter and paint, tissue paper collage, sequins and glue, felt or fabric collage, or simply decorating with crayons and markers.
  5. If the children are using wet materials such as paint or school glue allow the crowns to dry.
  6. A teacher or adult can now size the crown to the child's head. Hold the paper in place, and tape the crown together to form a circle. Make sure that the tape is secure. This will reduce the risk of catching hair in the tape. Avoid using staples. These may poke or cut the child's head. Alternatively, use a hole punch to create a series of holes on the ends of the crown. Invite the children to "sew" the crown together using yarn or ribbon.

Crown Art Project Lesson Wrap Up

Hold a regal fashion show and share. Allow the children to wear their newly made artworks for the entire class to see. Ask the children to discuss the choices that they made in decorating the crowns, as well as the process employed. Example discussion starters are, "Why did you decide to use these colors?" or, "What part of making the crown was the most fun?".

Enrichment Activities for the Crown Art Project

  • Dramatic play: Invite the class to wear crowns during dress up and pretend play. Create a simple story (or use a favorite book about kings and queens), and have the children act out the character parts.
  • Special days/ Birthdays: Have the children create extra special crowns to wear on a special day such as a birthday.
  • Color crowns (this works well with a color theme): Have the children create color themed crowns using multiple materials. For example, if you are discussing the color red use red colored glitter, tissue paper, felt, paint, or craft foam.
  • Shapes: Discuss different shapes when creating the crowns. Later use the leftover triangles (from step 2) in a shape collage.

The crown art project is a fun activity that can be used in any early childhood classroom. Adapt the lesson plan to fit your specific needs, and allow the children maximum freedom in their creations. Follow the art making by providing time to wear and play with the newly made crowns.

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