Friendship Band Craft: Cut, Paste, and Create!
This worksheet gives children ages 3-5 additional practice with scissor control and sequential assembly as they cut, join, and decorate their own friendship band or rakhi. Repeating a craft with a new set of shapes reinforces the multi-step process of cutting, arranging, and gluing until it becomes a comfortable, repeatable routine.
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Friendship Band & Rakhi Craft Activity Pack for Kids (Ages 4-7)
This is page 6 of the pack. Ages 4-7 · Pre-K–Grade 1Ages 4-7 · Reception–Year 2Ages 4-7 · LKG–Class 1Ages 4-7
Curriculum
- Art & Craft > Arts & Crafts
- Fine Motor > Scissor Skills & Cutting
- Culture & Festivals > Multi-Festival Learning
How to use this worksheet
Guide your child to cut out each shape provided, encouraging them to follow the printed lines as closely as they can. Have them lay out the pieces in the order they'll be joined before gluing, which helps prevent mistakes. Glue the shapes together to form the band, then let your child add any final touches with crayons or markers. Once dry, the band is ready to wear or give as a gift.
Materials needed
- Scissors
- Glue
- Crayons or Markers (Optional)
Extension activities
- 1Decorate the finished band with glitter, sequins, or other craft supplies for extra flair.
- 2Make several bands and give them to friends and family members.
- 3Write a short message on the back of each band before gifting it.
- 4Compare this band design to a previous one your child has made and talk about the differences.
- 5Use leftover scraps to create a matching bookmark or bracelet.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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