Gingerbread Man Craft for Younger Kids
This super cute Gingerbread man craft is perfect to go along with the story, “The Gingerbread Man” by Jim Aylesworth. Whether you are reading books, teaching lessons, or just want a fun craft to do with your kids at home, this craft idea is super easy and fun for everyone.
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Supplies You Will Need
Contents
- cardboard
- white paint
- green paint
- pink paint
- scissors
- paper
- cotton buds
- glue
- pencil
- black marker pen
- glitter bow ties
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Gingerbread Man Craft Instructions
Begin by downloading your gingerbread man template on a piece of white paper.
Next, you will want to cut out the gingerbread man and use the template to draw the outline on pieces of cardboard.
Then, you will be able to use the cutout to cut your cardboard gingerbread men. If you’re making this craft in the classroom with the kids then you may want to do the preparation before class.
Alternatively you can get the kids to do this task themselves as it’s a great way to promote fine motor skills through scissor and cutting practice.
Then, dip your cotton bud into the black paint to create eyes for your cardboard Gingerbread man. Dip the other side into the pink paint for rosy pink cheeks.
Use another cotton bud to paint white icing onto the arms and legs of the gingerbread man. Finally paint on buttons and draw a red smile.
Once your Gingerbread man creation is dry, glue ribbon onto the back of your Christmas decoration and glue on your sparkly glitter bow tie.
These are super cute Gingerbread men and the kids will love them. You can now hang these on your Christmas tree or create a Christmas display at home or in the classroom.
Enjoy!
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Gingerbread Man Craft for Younger Kids
This is a tutorial on how to make a gingerbread man craft.
Materials
- cardboard
- white paint
- green paint
- pink paint
- paper
- cotton buds
- glue
- pencil
- black marker pen
- glitter bow ties
Tools
- scissors
Instructions
Begin by downloading your gingerbread man template on a piece of white paper.
Next, you will want to cut out the gingerbread man and use the template to draw the outline on pieces of cardboard.
Then, you will be able to use the cutout to cut your cardboard gingerbread men. If you’re making this craft in the classroom with the kids then you may want to do the preparation before class.
Alternatively, you can get the kids to do this task themselves as it’s a great way to promote fine motor skills through scissors and cutting practice.
Then, dip your cotton bud into the black paint to create eyes for your cardboard Gingerbread man. Dip the other side into the pink paint for rosy pink cheeks.
Use another cotton bud to paint white icing onto the arms and legs of the gingerbread man. Finally paint on buttons and draw a red smile.
Once your Gingerbread man creation is dry, glue ribbon onto the back of your Christmas decoration and glue on your sparkly glitter bow tie.
These are super cute Gingerbread men and the kids will love them. You can now hang these on your Christmas tree or create a Christmas display at home or in the classroom.
Enjoy!
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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
Where did you find the bow ties?
Amazon…. I will find the link and add it to the post. 🙂
Have you had a chance to find the link yet?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Hi, sorry I got muddled. The little bows were made from glitter paper.