Shooting Star Wand

Supplies:

• Cardboard or thick coloured card

• Star template or cookie cutter (Cookie cutters in the supplies onsite)

• Scissors

• Glue stick or PVA glue

• Wooden skewers, chopsticks, or paper straws (for the wand handle)

• Wool, ribbon, crepe paper, or tissue paper strips (for tails)

• Markers, crayons, or paint

• Optional: glitter, sequins, foil, stickers

🪄 Steps:

1. Make Your Star:

   • Draw or trace a star shape onto cardboard or thick card.

   • Cut it out carefully. You can also cut out two stars to glue together with the stick in between for a double-sided wand.

2. Decorate the Star:

   • Use paint, markers, or crayons to colour your star.

   • Add glitter, foil, or stickers for sparkle.

   • For younger children, pre-cut stars and let them focus on decorating.

3. Attach the Shooting Tails:

   • Cut 3–5 long strips of ribbon, wool, or tissue paper.

   • Glue or tape them to the bottom point of the star so they hang down like a trail.

4. Add the Wand Stick:

   • Tape or glue a wooden skewer, paper straw, or stick to the back of the star.

   • If using two stars, sandwich the stick between them and glue both stars together.

5. Let It Dry:

   • Leave the wand flat until fully dry before waving it around.

✨ Other Tips:

• Group activity idea: Create a “wishing wand station” where kids write a dream or goal on the back of the star.

• Safety tip: If using skewers for young children, cut off or cover the sharp end with blu tack or tape.