Wellness Banner Project

AGE RANGE:  PROJECT SHOULD BE EASILY ACCOMPLISHED BY AGES 4 AND UP WITH HELP FROM PARENT OR GUARDIAN

APPROXIMATE TIME: 45 MINUTES - 1 HOUR

Art Mobile Wellness Banner ProjectWhat are the things we can do every day to keep healthy and happy? Let's create a wellness banner to remind us. Make a flag that has a helpful hint like “Step Outside” or “Read a Book” and put them all together to inspire wellness throughout our day.

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME:

Families will discuss ways to be healthy and happy. They will also create together. 

Art Materials Needed
  • String (yarn, thread, fishing line, dental floss)
  • Branches (dry branches that were found on the ground)
  • Green paper*
  • Yellow paper*
  • White paper*
  • Blue paper*
  • Glue (glue stick or liquid) or tape
  • Scissors
  • Pencil

*PAPER SUBSTITUTION OPTION:
Tissue paper painted a color, construction paper, gift wrap, paper bags, scrap paper from mailings

Project Instructions


  1. Make a list of things you can do to have a great day
  2. Cut out flags of all colors of paper-the more the better
  3. Cut out decorations for your flags-stars, circles, leaves
    • Glue the decorations onto the flags
    • Write your helpful hint onto each flag
  4. Fold the flag over the string and glue together the flag-repeat this step with each flag
  5. Hang your banner!