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‘Elmer and the Rainbow’ Paper Rainbow Craft

'Elmer and the Rainbow' Paper Rainbow Craft

The Elmer series from David McKee are popular books in my home. In addition to reading, making crafts is another favorite activity that I love doing with my kids. Last year after reading Elmer and the Rainbow, my daughter and I made our own patchwork rainbows.

Materials

  • Blank paper
  • Black marker
  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Directions

  1. Draw the outline of a rainbow on the blank paper with the black marker.
  2. Cut the colored paper into small squares.
  3. Glue the colored squares into the rainbow outline.

Materials for 'Elmer and the Rainbow' Paper Rainbow Craft Finished 'Elmer and the Rainbow' Paper Rainbow Craft

For another fun rainbow craft, try my Handprint Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Toddler Craft.

Image Credits

Materials for ‘Elmer and the Rainbow’ Paper Rainbow Craft © 2014 Heather Johnson
‘Elmer and the Rainbow’ Paper Rainbow Craft © 2014 Heather Johnson

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