Spring Daffodil

Spring Daffodil

Create a bright and cheerful daffodil that really springs to life! This free printable papercraft activity invites older adults to colour, cut and assemble their own daffodil flower on a fun paper spring, creating a charming 3D decoration to brighten communal spaces or residents' rooms. Perfect for aged care lifestyle programs, this hands-on activity encourages fine motor skills, creativity and cognitive engagement while celebrating the beauty of spring, gardening and nature. Suitable for a range of abilities, this is an enjoyable activity for an individual or group to help encourage conversation, a sense of achievement and to be a colourful seasonal display. You can even use to help celebrate themed days such as Daffodil Day held on the fourth Thursday of August every year.

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STEP 1

Download and print out the daffodil template provided onto white cardboard. We recommend printing onto cardboard as this provides a sturdy surface for decorating and constructing.

STEP 2

Decorate the template pieces using your favourite craft materials. Allow to dry if needed.

STEP 3

Cut out the template pieces along the solid black outlines. Make sure you also cut the lines around the smaller circle piece. Supervision is recommended when using scissors.

STEP 4

Place the ends of the two thin strips of paper together so they form a right angle, making sure the corners are aligned. Use glue between the pieces to secure. Allow to dry.

STEP 5

Fold the paper strips to create a paper spring. Fold the bottom paper strip over the top paper strip. Repeat with the other side. Continue to fold both pieces of paper alternately over the centre square until you reach the end. Secure with glue and allow to dry.

STEP 6

Glue the bottom of the spring to the centre of the circle template and allow to dry. Fold the square at the top of the spring in half diagonally.

STEP 7

Layer the two petal pieces together, making sure all the petals are visible. Glue between the layers to secure. Take the smaller circle piece and valley fold the strips around the circle so they are sticking upright. Glue the centre of the circle to the front of the petals. Apply glue to the top of the paper spring and attach to the back of your daffodil, so that the Daffodil is facing forward. Allow to dry.

STEP 8

Your Spring Daffodil is now complete! Gently pull the daffodil back and release to see it rock back and forth.

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