Mermaid Mirror : Party Craft : Project For Preschoolers

It’s no secret that preschoolers are fascinated by their own faces.  Whether they’re practicing a smile, pulling funny faces, or simply examining their features, they’re always on the look out, so to speak, for the fairest one of all.  I recently made a Princess Mirror using a paper crown stuck to a mirror, where the child was 'normal' then 'regal' when they saw themselves reflected under their crown-reflection.    There's also a way that you can let them make their own mirror, I call this one a Mermaid Mirror, and it's a perfect party craft project for  preschoolers because it's fast, affordable, and the outcome is a classy keepsake. There’s a good chance you have the materials you need at home already, so you can get started straight away if you're making one as a rainy day kid's activity.  If you're doing multiples as a party craft pop out to your local Discount Store and pick up: A mirror – hand held is best, and be sure to get one per child. Assorted stickers – go for gems and jewels, 'bubbly' dots, and glittery things. In terms of what to do – simply hand each child a mirror and let them put the stickers where they want.   Before you head off for a well-earned cup of tea, be sure to remind them to decorate the edges of the mirror, and try to leave the center of the mirror clear so that they'll be able to see themselves in it when they're finished.  If your children are anything like mine, then it might be worth cutting the sticker sheets into smaller sections so that you limit the number of stickers each child gets.  This way, there’s less chance of fights, and there’s a greater possibility that there will be some mirror left to look in! Your preschooler will love doing this craft project, and the results are pretty and functional, and something they will treasure proudly for awhile to come. Go on – let your young ones admire themselves in a classy-crafty way!