Guest Blog from Vicki – Wakefield Mumbler
On Thursday 23rd April, it’s St George’s Day so we have decided to make some shields, swords, castles and dragons to celebrate!
St George was made the Patron Saint of England in 1350 by Kind Edward III and the legend is that he slayed a dragon!
There are also lots of resources for parents on Twinkl for St George’s Day, take a look HERE
The below activities involve cutting thick cardboard so please do supervise children whilst cutting.
How to make a cardboard castle
How to make a cardboard shield
How to make a sword
2. Cut out your sword with the help of an adult and sellotape the folded sides together.
3. Wrap the blade of the sword with tin foil.
4. Just below the pommel (the round bit at the top) fold a cut toilet roll around the sword to create a place where you will hold the sword. Tape the toilet roll to hold it in place.
5. Next is to make the hilt (the bit that protects your hand!). Cut a rectangle 10cm x 6cm and then ask an adult to cut a slot in the middle of it that is approx 3cm x 1.5cm.
6. Slide the hilt onto the sword and attach it to the toilet roll.
7. Paint the handle of the sword and the hilt.
How to make a dragon
Egg Carton Dragon – click here for instructions
Origami Dragon – click here for you tube video
Clay Dragon – click here for instructions
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