Gold Craft Glitter 500g

This 500g pack of hexagonal flake glitter has unlimited craft and decorative uses. Glitter can be added to almost everything and looks great when added to craft items.

Children can add a touch of sparkle to their craft just by simply using some glue. It can be sprinkled onto papier mache, paper and polystyrene shapes to give them colour and make them shine. Glitter is also great for adding a new dimension to Christmas craft such as Christmas baubles, decorations and cards making them sparkle when hit by light.

Add glitter to dough to create a fun dough for children to craft with. Children will enjoy the process of adding glitter to the dough and then playing and sculpting with the dough.

Glitter can be used in card decorations to add a special sparkling effect and it will also work well on masks and crowns to make them really stand out. This glitter assortment gives a lovely 3D effect to any craft or decoration.

Another great idea is sprinkling glitter onto light boxes. This will bring out completely different colours and effects for the children to enjoy. Children could play with the glitter and talk about what it reminds them about of the sea or the night sky filled with stars. Glitter can also be added to glass and plastic jars in a layering effect to create a great feature piece that can be taken home by the children and shared with their families and friends.

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1 Children express their individuality and creativity through glitter craft projects.

• Outcome 1 Builds confidence and pride in their unique creations.

• Outcome 2 Encourages collaboration and sharing when used in group art activities.

• Outcome 2 Supports cultural expression when incorporated into themed crafts or celebrations.

• Outcome 3 The sensory experience of glitter adds excitement and engagement, supporting emotional enjoyment.

• Outcome 3 Fine motor use in applying glitter develops hand-eye coordination and muscle control.

• Outcome 4 Encourages exploration, experimentation, and persistence as children try different ways to use glitter.
• Outcome 4 Supports planning and decision-making in creating artwork.

• Outcome 5 Provides opportunities to describe textures, colors, and creative choices.

• Outcome 5 Fosters storytelling and sharing ideas about their artwork.

Links to Theorists:

• This learning experience can be linked to Jean Piaget’s theories:
• Glitter craft supports the preoperational stage (2–7 years), where children engage in symbolic and creative play.
• Children experiment with materials, fostering exploration and construction of knowledge through hands-on activities.

• This learning experience can be linked to Lev Vygotsky’s theories:
• Glitter activities offer opportunities for social interaction and language development.
• Adults and peers can scaffold children’s learning by modeling techniques and encouraging expressive language.
• Supports cultural expression through crafts linked to traditions and celebrations.

• This learning experience can be linked to Maria Montessori’s theories:
• Glitter crafts engage children’s sensory systems (visual and tactile), promoting focused, purposeful activity.
• Encourages independence and concentration as children choose how to create and explore textures.

• This learning experience can be linked to Howard Gardner’s theories:
• Supports visual-spatial intelligence through color, design, and patterns.
• Enhances bodily-kinesthetic intelligence via fine motor manipulation.
• Encourages interpersonal intelligence in group craft projects.
• Fosters linguistic intelligence as children describe their creative process.

• This learning experience can be linked to Erik Erikson’s theories:
• Craft activities promote initiative vs. guilt stage, allowing children to take creative risks and build confidence and self-esteem.
• Completing glitter projects provides a sense of achievement and pride.

Learning Through Play:

• Children experiment with colors, patterns, and textures to express ideas and tell stories through their glitter crafts.
• Encourages original thinking and artistic expression.
• Glitter engages the visual sense with sparkle and shine, and the tactile sense through texture.
• Supports sensory processing and exploration.
• Applying glitter using glue, brushes, or fingers develops hand-eye coordination, precision, and control.
• Strengthens muscles needed for writing and other detailed tasks.
• Children describe their creative choices and processes, expanding their vocabulary and expressive language.
• Group glitter activities encourage sharing ideas and collaborative communication.
• Glitter craft allows children to express emotions and gain confidence in their abilities.
• Playing together supports turn-taking, cooperation, and social interaction.