Wreath Crafts for Kids

My fourth grade teacher was one awesome lady. Her name was Miss Walker for part of the year and then she married. I can’t remember what her married name was but I do remember that I loved having her as a teacher that year. She always took time to teach us that creativity is an important part of learning. We often had special projects that made learning fun. One such project I remember very well was the wreaths we made from baler twine. I loved that wreath so much I made them later in life to sell for extra cash.

For me I think that project became a favorite of mine because I was surprised at the beauty of the finished project. Baler twine is used to hold together bales of hay. You can usually find it hanging in dairy farms and horse barns. Many farmers will cut the twine as they feed their cattle and the twine piles up before they dispose of it. Some gets dirty but most is usable and has a surprisingly pleasing scent. There are many other types of material children can use to build a wreath at almost any time of the year.

Baler Twine Wreaths

It may be hard for you to find baler twine unless you live near a farm. It can be ordered online if you look around for it. If you order online purchase twine made of natural materials. Twine comes in a variety of colors with yellow and green being the most common. This project will require your help to get started. First you cut out a wreath shape out of sturdy cardboard in which ever size you wish to use. You will then want to cut strips of baler twine in the appropriate length. For an average sized wreath you will want the length to be 1 and half to two feet long. Baler twine is tough material so you may need to use utility scissors to cut. Once you have some cut you can begin to build the wreath.

A wreath made of baler twine that your kids can make at home.

Credit: Amy Mullen

Copyright: Amy Mullen