Grandma g september 03 2012 22 12.
How to make a nap mat for kindergarten.
To make the nap mat easy to carry around cut a 30 inch long piece of 2 inch wide ribbon.
It s lightweight and made from material.
It is so compact and comes with a shoulder strap for easy transport.
Similarly a nap mat that comes with a pillow and blanket is not only comfortable but also it encourages your toddler to take short naps at the.
Here s a great idea make the kids their very own roll up portable nap mat that is perfect for taking to grandma s the park and anywhere at all.
I used patty young knits for michael miller in scandi chirp which was wider than quilting cotton so i was able to just fold it in half.
Nap mats are required and that means a nap mat cover is important too.
You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces.
Here in the south kids go to pre school and kindergarten all day.
All day school nap time and with nap time a child needs a nap mat.
2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat.
I m sure there are covers you can purchase but making a cover with fabric your child chooses will make them so happy.
If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side.
I will be carrying both in and out of preschool 2x a week so i was wondering if there might be a way to add a shoulder strap to make it easier.
For a comfortable mat look for ample padding and soft texture.
The best nap mat for kindergarten is one that is very comfortable to encourage your toddler to take a nap on the mat every single time.
Pin each end to the rolled up mat and sew the ends in place to create a shoulder strap for the nap mat.