Make some soldiers helmets and decorate them with leeks
Activity details
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Cost
- FREE
- £
- ££
- £££
Indoors/Outdoors
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Day/Night
- Day
- Night
Ages
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7-11
- 11-14
- 14-18
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
Equipment
- Glue Gun
- PVA Glue
- Recycled Materials
- Coloured Paper
Skills
- Decision making
- Creativity
- Research
- Observation
- Fine Motor Skills
Why
Although the origins of the Leek as a national symbol of Wales are uncertain, one legend says that David told Welsh soldiers to wear a Leek on their helmet so they could identify each other when in battle with the Saxons