Name Tag Crafts for Kids
- Writing a name in unusual materials makes name tags much more interesting.name alexia image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Name tag crafts make any gathering more interesting for children. Use unusual shapes and materials to allow children to construct a name tag that shows others more than just the letters in their name, but also the spirit of their personalities. Instead of name tags that stick to their shirts, experiment with other apparel-based name tags such as visors or baseball caps. - Instead of traditional name tags, use hats, jewelry, toys or tattoos to create name tags.
Use adhesive foam letters or shapes to write the child's name across the bill of a visor or cap. Let the children finish decorating the project with ribbon, glitter, foam shapes, beads, sequins, and other craft supplies. Make sure that their decorations do not obscure the name.
Create jewelry out of string and alphabet beads. Spell the child's name in alphabet beads and let them add other beads until the necklace is complete. Variations could be used to create bracelets, earrings or finger rings. Write the child's name on the side of a small car or other tiny toy and thread it onto a long string or ribbon to wear like a necklace.
With parental consent, write the child's name on their forehead or arm with face paint like a tattoo. This can be a playful way to declare their name and identify each child. - Instead of single-use, stick-on name tags, create something longer lasting by using a safety pin. Use a firm backing of foam or cardboard for the children to decorate. Use buttons, stickers, ribbon, sequins, glitter and other features to decorate the backing. Attach large letters or write in permanent marker over the decorations to make sure that the child's name will show through.
Create animals or aliens from juice can lids or blank writable CDs. Use craft foam to create arms, legs, fins, antennae or a face to add to the circles.
Two plastic milk bottle caps can be used to make a creative pin. Tape them together to form a hinge that opens. Allow the child to decorate the outside. Glue a piece of paper on the inside with the child's name written on it. Glue the assembly to a safety pin to use it for a name tag. This name tag can also be used in an icebreaker or "get to know you" activity. Since the child's name is hidden, have children wander around and guess what the other child's name is. Award stickers or small candies for correct guesses. - Liven up traditional stick-on name tags with creative writing and decorations. Different shapes, colors, and decorations can make any name tag an interesting art creation.
Have children cut letters from old magazines and glue them onto the name tag to create a name tag that looks like an anonymous ransom letter. Children can also cut out images of activities that they enjoy or things they are interested in and create a collage background for their name tag. Write the child's name in permanent marker on top of the background.
Create a puzzle for other children to unravel. Write the child's name on the name tag, and then cut it into four puzzle-shaped pieces. Give the pieces to the child and let them put them wherever they want on their shirts.
