Cut and Create Series - Build A Flower
 
The Cut and Create Series supports children to develop fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination through hands on cutting and assembling activities. In this activity, children cut out the pieces and assemble them to create their own flower craft.
 
This printable resource encourages creativity while supporting early scissor skills, hand eye coordination, and problem solving. The flower theme connects to spring learning, gardens, nature exploration, and creative expression while encouraging imaginative play.
 
Perfect for early learning settings, OOSH programs, classrooms, and home learning environments.
 
Learning Focus
This activity supports children to:
develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
strengthen hand eye coordination
follow simple visual instructions
explore garden and nature themed learning
use creativity and imagination
build confidence in completing a task
engage in open ended creative play
 
What is Included
printable flower character template
colour in character pieces
educator instruction page
 
How to Use This Resource
Print the template pages.
Invite children to carefully cut out the flower pieces.
Children glue the pieces together to build the flower.
Encourage children to personalise their creation using drawing materials or collage items.
Display the finished flowers as part of a seasonal or nature display.
 
Educator Notes
This activity can be used during spring themed learning, garden investigations, fine motor invitations, or small group activities.
 
Educators can extend learning by discussing:
plants and flowers
gardens and nature
seasons and growth
caring for the environment
 
EYLF and MTOP Connections
Learning Outcome 2 Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Learning Outcome 3 Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Learning Outcome 4 Children are confident and involved learners
Learning Outcome 5 Children are effective communicators