Making daisy chains is a peaceful, traditional outdoor activity that children have enjoyed for generations. All you need is a patch of daisies, a bit of patience, and some nimble fingers to create necklaces, bracelets, and even crowns from freshly picked flowers.
This calming craft supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and encourages children to appreciate the small wonders of nature. It’s perfect for parks, gardens, or anywhere daisies grow in abundance.
Materials Needed
- Freshly picked daisies with long stems
Tools Needed
- None (optional: small scissors for tricky stems)
Steps
- Pick the Daisies
Choose daisies with stems at least 7–10cm long. Be gentle to avoid snapping them. - Make a Slit
Use your fingernail or a small tool to gently make a slit near the top of the stem. - Thread the Next Daisy
Slide the stem of the next daisy through the slit. Repeat this step to grow your chain. - Keep Going
Continue threading daisies until your chain is the length you want. - Finish It Off
Loop the final stem back through the first daisy’s slit to close the circle, or tie off with a spare stem.
Variations
- Mixed Flower Chains: Use buttercups or clover to add variety to your chain.
- Daisy Crowns: Make longer chains and wrap them into a circle to wear as a headpiece.
- Nature Bracelets: Wrap around your wrist and tie gently with grass or thread.
- Floral Art: Use leftover flowers to create flat floral mandalas on the ground.
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