Pass out one paper plate per child. Tell them to cut out the center of it, leaving at least 2 inches of the outer rim intact.
Model the next step for students by punching holes along the rim of a paper plate. The holes can be ½ an inch to 1 inch apart. Ensure every child has access to a punch.
Cut lengths of yarn approximately 3 feet long and hand one to every child.
Demonstrate how to insert one end of the yarn into one of the holes and tie it. If children have difficulty tying knots, walk around the group and assist.
Explain that the weaving doesn't have to be perfect and that there is no "right" way to overlap the yarn. Children can begin threading the yarn through the various holes in any direction or pattern they choose.
Hand out craft beads for decoration. They can be threaded onto the yarn as it is being woven. The beads will appear suspended in the center of the web.
Ensure that all participants have used all of the holes along the rim in their weaving. On the last hole, secure the yarn in a knot and cut any remaining thread.
Give the instruction to punch three more holes on the bottom of the dream catcher. These should be evenly spaced, about 1 inch apart.
Cut three pieces of yarn, 4 inches long for every child.
Tie one strip of yarn to each one of the holes. Lay out different colored craft feathers and beads. Invite your participants to chose between various colors of both.
Demonstrate how to thread the beads along the length of the yarn, once you are satisfied with the beading, tie one feather to end of each piece of yarn.
Walk around and assist anyone who may be having difficulty.
Tell the group to make one last hole on the top of their dream catchers. Cut various lengths of yarn and allow free choice. This is then threaded through the last hole and tied off.
Decorate the outer rim of the dream catcher with markers or crayons. Once it is finished, have everyone take their dream catcher home and put it to work.