Do you have a hula hoop, strings and some material? With just a few simple materials you could be the newest resident of a "Fairy House"
- Tie three sections of string to the hula hoop as shown, an equal distance apart.
- Tape the tops of the fabric strips around the hula hoop. Cut the bottoms in petal-like shapes.
- Screw the cup hook into the ceiling. Attach the strings securely to the hook.
Finishing Touches - Decorate the top edge with a second piece of fabric. Tape long ribbons to the hula hoop so they hang down. Glue silk flowers all over.
Decorate with fun and lightweight fabric, silk flowers, and anything else your fairies might like! If you're feeling adventurous, try putting on your favorite dress, make some wings and pretend you're a fairy!
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Mari Rutz Mitchell is a leading expert on children’s environments. She believes children learn best through play, and their play environment has a positive effect on cognitive development. Mari has conducted extensive research on young children during free play. She observed children building fanciful castles, cars, and all sorts of creations by using materials such as cardboard boxes, recycled containers, tape, and fabric. Her research shows children learn important social and cognitive skills through projects engaging children in dramatic play. Mari’s research will be published in Children Environments Quarterly, a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
